Details
Posted: 24-Jun-22
Location: Brewster, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: LABOR005700
SIGN ON BONUS - $5,000
Position Overview:. Provides laboratory services and supervisory support by directing the work of technical staff that are performing tests in the clinical laboratory.
Exercises supervision of Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Technicians
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in the performance of laboratory testing in accordance with medical group and governmental standards
- Supervises the daily activities of Medical Technologists. Oversees the accurate and appropriate completion of laboratory tests.
- Reviews and signs daily quality control records and implements remedial action when needed.
- Reviews problems with instrumentation and methods and documents problems and resolutions in an action log
- Reviews and signs daily, weekly and extended maintenance logs including temperature charts.
- Reviews and signs calibration logs
- Evaluates workflow in the laboratory and suggests methods to improve turn around time
- Monitors reagent inventory and maintains a reagent inventory/usage log
- Performs linearity testing on analyzers
- Participates in professional development activities and assists with delegation of continuing education events as well as proficiency testing
- Reviews, interprets and evaluates test results and reports for accuracy, precision, readability and consistency. Rejects or accepts results.
- Maintains patient confidentiality
Qualifications and Education:
BS degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent science and Certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent)\
Minimum of six years of experience as a Medical Technologist including one year in a lead position.
License: NYS License Required
- Knowledge of Clinical laboratory procedures, standards, tests and QC.
- Ability to evaluate staff for competency.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles to oversee the work of technologists.
- Knowledge of laboratory instruments and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Medical terminology and the ability to interact with Medical Staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
- Knowledge of safety requirements and the ability to recognize and provide correction to hazardous conditions.
- Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests.
- Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
- Skill in laboratory documentation.
- Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
- Ability to evaluate and use statistics and other data.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. CareMount will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. CareMount is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability