CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Company: Erie County Medical Center
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves
performing multiple tests or examinations on patient specimens in a
clinical laboratory using defined procedures to aid in the
diagnosis or treatment of diseases. This is laboratory work
involving the performance of specialized and various standardized
tests. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a
higher-ranking technical employee. Supervision is not a function of
this position. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Receives and prepares specimens to perform routine or special tests
on such material as blood, urine, sputum and body fluids according
to established procedures in two or more clinical laboratory
sections: Biochemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology and/or
Microbiology/Diagnostic Immunology;
Conducts tests, examinations or analysis according to established
procedures in two or more clinical laboratory sections;
Evaluates and interprets laboratory test data as to necessity for
further process of specimens utilizing laboratory information
system (LIS);
Sets up, calibrates and performs preventative maintenance on
clinical laboratory equipment;
Prepares various types of media, reagents, and test solutions;
Prepares and reads smears, stains, fluids, crystals and slides for
microscopic examination and analysis;
Communicates essential laboratory data to physicians and other
health officials as rapidly as is necessary to optimum patient
care;
Performs quality control as needed to ensure accuracy of instrument
function and appropriateness of reagents used in patient
testing;
Investigates quality control problems; determines and performs
basic fixes such as recalibration; reports moderate to complex
problems to supervisor;
Exercises care and safety in handling infections and biologically
active specimens and in using clinical laboratory equipment;
Collects specimens from patients which may include phlebotomy;
Assists in the training of technical personnel and students through
the demonstration or explanation of policies and procedures;
Maintains records and prepares patient reports for tests and
examinations.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, terminology
and equipment as applied to a clinical laboratory; good knowledge
of quality control and quality assurance procedures as applied to a
clinical laboratory including verification and validation
procedures; working knowledge of laboratory and hospital
information systems; working knowledge of applicable laws, rules,
regulations, accreditation standards and ECMCC or Health Department
policies and procedures as they relate to a clinical laboratory;
ability to perform clinical laboratory work with a high degree of
accuracy; ability to exercise safety precautions in handling
infections and biologically active specimens and in using clinical
laboratory equipment; ability to maintain accurate records of test
results and prepare clinical laboratory reports; ability to make
minor repairs and maintain clinical laboratory equipment; ability
to understand and follow both oral and written instructions;
ability to demonstrate procedures to others; ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with a diverse
constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software
applications; sound professional judgment; capable of performing
the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a license or limited or provisional permit to
practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New
York State Education Department at time of appointment and
possession of license within 24 months, which is then maintained
throughout duration of appointment; or:
Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory
Technologist as issued by the New York State Education Department
at time of permanent appointment and maintenance throughout
duration of appointment;
*Health Department applicants must meet the eligibility
requirements of 42 CFR 73 (Select Agent Rule), including, but not
limited to successful completion of a Security Risk Assessment
(i.e. background check) to be conducted by the United States Dept.
of Justice;
*Health Department applicants must perform routine laboratory
activities in a Biosafety Level 2 and/or Level 3 laboratory
facility;
*Health Department applicants must have a thorough knowledge of
Biosafety Level 2 and/or 3 safety and operating procedures.
NOTE**: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or
university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized
agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department
of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was
awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and
its territories, you must provide independent verification of
equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this
service can be found on the Internet at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the
required evaluation fee.
NOTE 2: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be
pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
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