Perform routine and emergency laboratory tests on blood and body fluids using automated and manual equipment. Maintain equipment, quality control records, and ensure accurate reporting of test results.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a physical science and a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or limited permit. Proficiency with laboratory information systems and automated equipment is essential.
bachelor degreeQuality controlInventory managementInfection controlQuality assuranceData reviewTechnical problem solvingClinical laboratory testingLaboratory information systemAutomated instrumentationReagent preparationManual instrumentationSpecimen monitoring
1199 Work Shift: Evening Work Days: ALTERNATE WEEKENDS Scheduled Hours: 11 AM-7:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS
Hourly Rate
$50.78 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Montefiore Medical Center's Division of Clinical Pathology is responsible for the laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids for disease diagnosis and health maintenance. Utilizing the latest advances in computer technology, the Division maintains millions of dollars of state-of-the-art automated equipment at its laboratory sites and services hospitals, nursing homes, the Montefiore Medical Group, faculty practices, and voluntary physicians' offices at more than 40 sites. Perform routine and emergency tests on blood and other body fluids using a variety of automated and manual instrumentation in a timely manner. Maintain equipment and records according to department procedures and regulatory agencies guidelines in the areas of QA and QC. Use independent judgment to solve technical and procedural problems. In some instances, ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time is necessary. Essential Functions:
Perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment, depending on procedure. Monitor specimens to ensure work is completed
Review data prior to release
Report all panic, abnormal, etc. values
Maintain quality control data on tests performed, resolve QC failures and document actions as stipulated by laboratory procedures
Prepare reagents and take inventory, and advise supervisor as required
Maintain all records of work performed and keep maintenance logs of equipment
Assist with answering the telephone and perform order entry in the LIS system, as necessary
May have individual responsibility for the work of a laboratory unit and may provide leadership for technicians
Assist with the training of new employees
Benefits
Discount programs
Insurance products
Maintain clean work area in accordance with Infection Control guidelines
Perform other laboratory related tasks under the direction of a supervisor as needed Qualifications:
Position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred
New York State Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or a limited permit are required
Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment and other laboratory equipment is required This position is located at the Moses campus in the Chemistry Lab. The hours are 11:00 am - 7:30 pm with alternate weekends. Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Calling All Nurses! Nurse Recruitment Hotline: 718-920-6697; Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Automated Employment Decision Tools Notice (AEDT)
