About the Role
Performs laboratory tests, including quality control, following established criteria. Responsible for routine and non-routine testing and reporting results, handling moderately difficult to complex tasks accurately and efficiently. Also performs clerical and computer-related activities with supervision based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Performs all tests relative to assigned section(s) following laboratory policies and procedures.
- Reviews and releases test results, determining specimen acceptability.
- Identifies and corrects problems affecting test performance or reporting, or notifies supervisor.
- Follows procedures for reporting STAT or critical results to caregivers.
- Documents QC failures and follows policies for test systems outside acceptable performance levels.
- Documents quality control activities, calibrations, and maintenance.
- Documents corrective actions for deviations from performance specifications.
- Ensures reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and opened dates.
- Follows all PPE, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
- Knows the location and contents of the safety manual and the location/use of safety equipment.
- Assists with training of department employees as necessary.
- Maintains clinical competency and current professional knowledge.
- Maintains and models REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
- Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science.
- One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience preferred; New Grads considered.
Skills
- Safety Guidelines
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Phlebotomy protocols
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- 1 year experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
About the Company
- Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,001 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians.
- Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.
- Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
- Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Department: Core Lab
