What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Technologist (Chemistry) position at NYC HEALTH+HOSPITALS | BELLEVUE?
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for performing and assessing clinical laboratory tests on specimens for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in a timely manner. Assist with Supervision of the Technical Staff and works independently under general direction to address laboratory needs as the occasion arises.
Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of Duties.
Principal Responsibilities
I. SUPERVISORY ASSISTANCE - Employee training / Technical Assistance with staff.
Assists with the supervision of the technical staff and provides support to the supervisor.
Performance Criteria
a. Assists in monitoring and compliance of organization’s Service Standards by laboratory employees.
b. Trains newly hired technical staff effectively in the procedures of the department and pertinent policies
c. Trains new and current employees; oversees the technical performance of new employees during orientation and less qualified personnel assigned to the same area.
d. Offers continuing guidance and technical assistance to employees on work activities and procedures Informs supervisor of problems with equipment, reagent, media, etc
e. Assists with troubleshooting technical problems by utilizing expertise in the field
f. Provide assistance in monitoring laboratory productivity; including supervisory review of abnormal and critical results, following up on incompletes, and monitoring turn-around-time.
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
1. Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the NYSED.
In addition to meeting the qualification requirement of Assignment Level II, appointment to Level III requires :
1. One (1) year of full-time paid experience as a technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank.
