What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Technologist - Level 3 (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.
g. Provide mentoring and guidance to employees in the absence of a supervisor.
h. Reviews printouts and or reports from assigned areas for technical and clerical accuracy. Brings discrepancies to the attention of the supervisor.
i. Maintains technical leadership by providing technical guidance during supervisor’s absence, and or holidays.
- LABORATORY SET-UP
Processing of Chemistry specimens from pre to post- analytical phase
Performance Criteria
a. Receipt of Samples
1. Reviews labels and requisition forms for accuracy of data.
2. Identifies discrepancies between forms and specimen labels.
3. Labels and relabels specimen containers or tubes as necessary
4. Centrifuges/aliquots specimens according to protocol.
5. Prepares samples, manually or on pre-analytical analyzer, for distribution.
6. Properly stores batch samples for later testing
7. Sorts specimen containers or tubes for distribution to appropriate areas.
8. Identifies and expedites ‘STAT’ request
9. Records inappropriate requests – containing incomplete data and/or unsuitable specimens.
b. Accessioning of Samples into Chemistry
1. Accurately enters information into EMR – identifying and expediting ‘STAT” request
2. Bring any computer or instrument malfunctions immediately to the attention of the IT department or instrument manufacture
c. Workstation
1. Performs preventive maintenance of centrifuge and pre-analytical analyzer.
2. Keeps work-bench neat and organized
3. Prepares racks and trays to minimize clutter and ease work transitions
- SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND TESTING
Prepares specimens to be tested; Performs manual and automated tests on blood, urine and body fluids according to established laboratory procedures.
Performance Criteria
a. Identifies and prepares accurately specimens which have been collected by phlebotomy team, nurses or physicians in according to laboratory policies and procedures.
b. Checks samples to ensure correct identification and that it matches with accompanying label to ensure accuracy of recording and reporting of results.
c. Completes all scheduled and stat tests in a timely fashion.
d. Report any incomplete assignments/tests to assure continuity of procedures.
e. Performs all Preventative Maintenance procedures on instruments as stated in the laboratory Policy and Procedures.
f. Perform all laboratory testing according to the Policy and Procedures
g. Finalizes normal results in the Laboratory Middleware and EMR
h. Maintains accurate and up-to-date maintenance log book an accurate and timely manner
i. Properly document problems and workflow issues as well as corrective action taken
j. Ensures that critical reports are communicated and documented as per laboratory Policies and Procedures.
k. Adheres to Laboratory’s/Manufacturers’ safety policies while operating and troubleshooting instruments.
l. Operates instruments according to Laboratory / Manufacture’s established procedures.
