Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Chemistry Lab Brooklyn, NY

• Lead Technologist in charge of overseeing department under supervisor
• Demonstrates knowledge and perform tests in one or more of the laboratory subspecialties, (chemistry, immunology, microbiology, or hematology)
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate multiple tasks with precision and flexibility to provide accurate and precise test results within the minimum turn-around-time established for the laboratory
• Operates various laboratory instruments involved in specimen testing and result reporting including performing all required quality control tests per shift or as necessary
• Follows the laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records for patient test results
• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods on specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids using established procedures.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or immediately notifies the lead laboratory technologist
• Follows the laboratory established corrective action policy and procedure, whenever test system is not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance
• Performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks and calibrations), and maintains appropriate documentation and reports irregularities
• Documents all quality control activities, instrument procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed
• Adheres and complies with laboratory infection control policies and procedures
• Actively participates in ongoing testing with the standards of accrediting agencies. Maintains records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples were tested in the same manner as a patient specimen sample.
• Participates in the laboratory’s quality assurance and improvement program
• Assesses the accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific
• principles, recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, and identifies probable cause for irregular and atypical findings
• Performs required maintenance of equipment and performs troubleshooting procedures necessary to correct situations
• Maintains records of test and examinations and final results for all record functions and inquiries related to patient care
• Prepare reports assigned by the supervisor or manager
• Troubleshoots instruments and resolves technical problems whenever possible, documents corrective action, and reports problems to the supervisor
• Train newly hired personnel when necessary
• Check inventory levels to maintain stock as needed

License Requirements: 

Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Education:

Associates, Bachelors or Masters in Clinical Laboratory Science (unless grandfathered licensed)

We offer:

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K, PTO for Vacation days, sick pay, Federal holidays, Commuter Benefits, Life Insurance, Employee discounts, Bereavement days, flexible schedule