Clinical Lab Technologist

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $95,756.20 $119,111.29

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist will provide support in Immunohistochemical Laboratory (IHC). The incumbent’s responsibilities will include staining a wide range of clinical and research tissues using automated and manual IHC techniques. Demonstrate independent technical judgement. Maintains positive patient specimen identification throughout all phases of testing, utilizing the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and related protocols. Verifies specimen identity and reports discrepancies immediately following laboratory policy.

Perform IHC reagents dilutions and titration. Analyze, resolves and troubleshoot various day to day relevant tasks as needed. Maintains laboratory inventory and assists with ordering, stocking, and monitoring supplies and reagents. Assists with validation, verification, implementation, and documentation of new instruments, reagents, assays, and laboratory procedures Effective troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment, Successfully carrying out and maintaining QA/QC procedures as per policy and procedures. Performs all duties in accordance with CAP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health, OSHA, HIPAA, and institutional policies and procedures. Maintain statistical records and other related records pertaining to the laboratory. Prepare various chemical solutions and reagents. Maintains a safe laboratory environment by adhering to chemical hygiene, biological safety, and hazardous waste disposal policies. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, quality assurance activities, corrective actions, and process improvement projects. Assists in the training and competency assessment of new employees, students, residents, and other laboratory personnel as assigned. Prioritizes workload to meet established turnaround times while maintaining specimen quality and patient safety. Cross-trains in additional laboratory functions as assigned to support operational needs. Communicates effectively with pathologists, residents, clinicians, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals regarding specimen status and technical issues. Maintains professional competency through continuing education and participation in departmental educational activities. Flexibility with work assignments and schedule as needed to accommodate workflow, staffing, and departmental needs. 

Responsibilities

• 60% - The Clinical Laboratory Technologist will provide support in Immunohistochemical Laboratory (IHC). The incumbent’s responsibilities will include staining a wide range of clinical and research tissues using automated and manual IHC techniques
• 15% - QA/QC slides review to ascertain proper stains preparation in accordance to staining protocols.
• 10%- Perform the required routine maintenance of IHC stainers, including reagents solutions replacement and replenishment. Preparation of laboratory reagents and working solutions. Perform IHC reagents dilutions and titration. Prepare various chemical solutions and reagents.
• 5% - Analyze, resolves and troubleshoots various day to day IHC lab tasks as needed. Assist in setting up, evaluating and troubleshooting new techniques. Effective troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment, which includes all types of equipment. Demonstrate independent technical judgement.
• 5% - Successfully carrying out and maintaining QA/QC procedures as per policy and procedures. Maintain statistical records and other related records pertaining to the laboratory.
• 5% other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related health science field; or equivalent in work experience and education.
• Must hold one of the following licenses: Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Clinical Laboratory Technicians or Certified Histological Technicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• HT/HTL (ASCP) registered or registration eligible. 
• Immunohistochemical Laboratory (IHC) practical knowledge to demonstrate proficiency with staining a wide range of clinical and research tissues using automated and manual IHC techniques.
• The incumbent must demonstrate excellent microtomy both on paraffin and frozen section.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to successfully complete systems training requirements. 
• Must be flexible to provide coverage for both morning and evening shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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