Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Technologist)
Binghamton, NY
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Flexible

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Location: Not specified

Contract Length: Not specified

Job Summary:
In the laboratory, under limited supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs routine and specialized tests in assigned laboratory sections in a timely manner, monitors lab processes, and verifies results. With six years of experience, the technologist may, in the absence of the supervisor, direct daily activities of their section according to UHS Hospitals’ Laboratory and Departmental Policies and Procedures, NYSDOH, CDC, and UHSH Infection Control Policies and Procedures.

Required Qualifications:
• Up to three years of direct experience
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory technology or equivalent (Grandfathered NYS Licensed CLT)
• New York State Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Proof of grandfathering exception if applicable
• BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications:
• One year of experience working in a clinical laboratory
• ASCP Specialty Certification (issued by New York State)

Additional Information:
• Performs clinical analyses for routine, special, and automated tests
• Observes reactions and makes qualitative or quantitative analyses
• Recognizes abnormal values and takes proper action (alert/critical values)
• Performs, documents, interprets, and troubleshoots quality control
• Assumes responsibility to resolve problems
• Performs required preventative maintenance procedures in laboratory instrumentation
• Investigates and resolves technical problems
• Obtains laboratory specimens directly from patients
• Participates in the practical and clinical training of MT and MLT students and new employees
• Performs and evaluates new testing methods and procedures
• May supervise laboratory activities in the absence of the supervisor with six years or more of appropriate experience
• Will perform other duties as assigned