Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Chemistry

Location

Oregon State | United States

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Chemistry

JOB-10040918

Anticipated Start Date

March 11, 2024

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full time positions at our client.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Chemistry. You will perform a full range of services as assigned under the general supervision of the Technologist, Supervisor and Assistant Director, the Director of Pathology, and the Lab Administrator.

Job Description

• Performs laboratory tests with accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness where he/she is trained under the supervision of a technologist, supervisor, manager, or director, in accordance with KCH laboratory established procedure.
• Performs instrume1 maintenance, calibration, and quality controls with a level of competence and within the guidelines of KCH laboratory established policy and procedure.
• Obtains and receives laboratory specimens.
• Performs standardized procedures both manual and automated; report results and maintains records of test examinations within the guidelines of policy and procedure of the KCHC laboratory (SOP).
• Correctly prepares reagents and test samples.
• Reports critical value results promptly and documents them immediately as per KCHC laboratory established guidelines.
• Recognizes common technical problems and is able to correct them under supervision.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures when necessary.
• Correctly prepares reagents and test samples.
• Enters and retrieves patient data accurately, utilizing the laboratory information system (LIS}.
• Always maintains strict patient confidentiality.
• Attends and participates in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Always follows safety protocol.
• Understands and practices the elements of the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical laboratory terminology.
• Prepares packages for shipment within the guidelines of KCHC laboratory established policy and procedure.
• Addresses issues or situations that require immediate or additional attention and informs Supervisor or other appropriate leadership of such situations.
• Participates in internal/external quality assurance /performance improvement activities and programs, departmental and team/committee meetings, and facility-wide training.

Skills Required

• 1 year Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Technologist experience.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by NYSED, Primary Source Verification required.
• BLS preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to company guidelines regarding COVID compliance.
• Malpractice Insurance - All clinical workers are required to have active individual Medical Malpractice. A copy must be provided prior to start of assignment. All clinical workers licensed by the state of NY are required to provide.
• Schedule Notes: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

  Pay Rate

• $43.00 per hour
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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