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Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Genetics (Molecular) - Garden City, NY
$78k-92k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
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ProTouch Staffing is Hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Genetics (Molecular) - Garden City, NY Near Garden, NY
Job DescriptionJob title: Clinical Laboratory Technologist -Genetics (Molecular)
Location: Garden City, NY, US
Accepting New Graduates if Licensed in the state of New York!!Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor
Job Purpose
Location: Garden City, NY, US
Accepting New Graduates if Licensed in the state of New York!!Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor
Job Purpose
- Perform and interpret routine diagnostic procedures which require the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in all areas of the laboratory.
- Adhere to all technical and quality policies through the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing to ensure accuracy in test results. Supervise and review the work of technicians, lab assistants and trainees, as needed.
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test result.
- Adhere to all laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.
- Carry out procedures associated with DNA & RNA for sequencing platforms, including DNA/RNA sample extraction, quantification & preparation, Illumina Infinium genotyping, library preparation, and sequencer operation.
- Perform quality control of initial samples and sequencing ready final library samples.
- Perform sample nucleic acid extractions.
- Track all work and issues in the appropriate databases and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Become proficient in the LIMS tracking system to accurately perform day-to-day tasks.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform day-to-day work on the Sequencing equipment (e.g., Illumina NovaSeq, T7, ONT).
- Perform proficiency testing as per regulatory requirements.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
- Evaluate test results to identify any problems that may arise and ensure accuracy of results before reporting values.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and instrumentation for accurate reporting of results.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and ensure QC performance is acceptable before releasing patient results.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered, and escalate to the senior technologist or supervisor.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Collaborate with other departments to investigate questions or complaints from customers, clients or patients.
- Maintain a neat and clean work environment within the department.
- Properly label reagents/test kits to include received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. Ensure reagents/test kits are not used beyond their stated expiration dates.
- Assist with training of new employees in the department.
- Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
- Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
- If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
- Perform other duties as directed by management.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, or science related field preferred.
- Applicant must meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements to obtain a NY state Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
- New York State licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or provisional permit issued by the NYSED is required.
- ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
- 2-5 years of technical experience required.
- At times, may function without supervision exercising limited independent judgment.
- Ability to write clear, concise reports.
- Ability to fully utilize electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$78k-92k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/07/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/19/2024
WEBSITE
protouchstaffing.com
HEADQUARTERS
FRISCO, TX
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1989
TYPE
Private
CEO
KAMLESH SHARMA
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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About ProTouch Staffing
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