Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Chemistry - Glass Family of Companies

Opportunity Details

Clinical Laboratory Technologist Chemistry

JOB-10035709

Anticipated Start Date

May 1, 2023

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered.

Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits.

In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full time positions at our client.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Clinical Laboratory Technologist Chemistry. You will report to section supervisors, follow laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of test examinations.

Additionally, follow standard precautions, laboratory safety rules, use appropriate Personal Protective equipment (PPE), decontaminate the bench surfaces and equipment, and does proper documentation.

Job Description

Adheres to infection control, safety and patient privacy protocols, work on laboratory goals to prioritize safety and care of patient, answer telephone calls, takes detailed notes as needed, responds to enquiries, and provide only necessary information to the providers.

Complies with all safety and HIPAA issues and maintains environment of care standards

• Perform tests, which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, with a minimal supervision by the director or supervisor, in only those specialties, or subspecialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience.
• Follow laboratory quality control procedures, document quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance
• Knowledgeable about the contents of the policies and procedures (including changes) relevant to the scope of their testing activities.

Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct problems or immediately notify supervisor or director.

• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications.
• Communicate pending and other tasks to fellow workers and supervisors as required to avoid safety and patient care issues and accomplish tasks within due course of time for efficient laboratory operations
• Accession specimens and orders into the LIS, separate specimens for distribution to all laboratory departments.
• Follow laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of test examinations and whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Engage in QA PI programs, follow Laboratory and hospital safety procedures, report / document critical results to appropriate medical staff and communicate and document corrected results to the appropriate medical staff.
• Perform maintenance and calibration (daily / weekly / monthly) on instrumentation or applicable platforms, monitors supplies, inventory and equipment for adequacy and functionality, troubleshoots problems and calls service or vendor technical support when needed.
• Monitor environmental monitors and document lot number and expiration dates of the testing materials used
• Document results accurately in the Laboratory Computer System.
• In event of non-conformities, ensures that results of test examinations are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.

Brings problems and other pertinent issues to the attention of the supervisor in a timely manner.

• Demonstrates reliable and professional conduct and interacts cooperatively with colleagues within the facility.
• Performs other duties assigned and or in an emergency necessary for the welfare of patients or the efficient operation of the hospital.

Skills Required

• 1 year Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Technologist experience.
• Must have Roche Experience

Education / Training / Certifications

• Valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by NYSED, Primary Source Verification required.
• BLS preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to company guidelines regarding COVID compliance.
• Malpractice Insurance - All clinical workers are required to have active individual Medical Malpractice. A copy must be provided prior to start of assignment.

All clinical workers licensed by the state of NY are required to provide.

Shift Times : 4 pm -12 am or 12 am- 8 am Open to flexible - midnight shifts

Pay Rate

• $69.00 per hour
30+ days ago