CLINICAL LAB TECHNOLOGIST-BS DEG Job Listing at WMCHealth in Poughkeepsie, NY (Job ID 3803889-2024-06-28)

Description

Processes, and analyzes biological specimens according to defined procedures using independent judgment, effectively integrating the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic components in the process. Follows established protocol for quality assurance and quality improvement. Recognizes problems and actively participates in problem resolution. May supervise co-workers and evaluate technical staff competencies.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and special analysis of specimens according to established protocol.

• Recognizes and documents abnormal and inconsistent test results and independently follows through according to established protocol.

• Follows protocol for critical/panic values.

• Demonstrates knowledge of test theory and correlates lab data.

• Reviews co-workers reports where appropriate, for release.

• Consistently seeks/consults other departments to assist in workflow efficiencies when immediate tasks are completed, in order to expedite patient care.

• Demonstrates and maintains competencies in all applicable testing areas. Demonstrates a high level of competency in all clinical departments and limited Microbiology and performs testing/procedures independently with minimal supervision.

• Analyzes quality control material in accordance with laboratory policy.

• Follows through independently with corrective action and documentation and takes appropriate measures to correct problems. Proactively alerts supervisors to quality control trends and other potential problems.

• Actively participates in department-based Quality Improvement projects.

• Assists supervisor with test method comparisons, correlation studies or other validation studies for new or current test systems.

• Assists supervisor in collating data, material, etc. for quality management program.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance of all departmental equipment/instruments.

• Recognizes instrument malfunction and/or reagent problems and is able to troubleshoot and repair minor and major instrument problems. Independently initiates communication with service/vendor in order to problem solve instrumentation/equipment. Acts independently to determine alternative testing procedures.

• Maintains department inventory, communicating with Supervisor or designee when inventory becomes low, in order to assure continuity of patient testing.

• Acts as a technical resource for technologists, technicians, physicians and other professional staff. Interfaces with clinicians during off-hours and answers questions/concerns related to laboratory tests and procedures.

• Serves as a resource for co-workers and phlebotomy staff. Assists phlebotomists in problem-solving patient and/or specimen issues. Supports other technical staff in identifying instrument/specimen issues, reporting of specialized test results, etc.

• Participates in the continuing education programs offered in the clinical departments and through the hospital.