Medical Lab Technician/Technologist- Chemistry

Medical Lab Technician/Technologist- Chemistry#25-00821

Port Jefferson, NY

All On-site

Job Description

Medical Lab Technician/Technologist - Chemistry

Port Jefferson, NY

M-F (Overnight Hours)

In this role, you will:

Maintain that all aspects of drawing, processing, and handling of all specimens in our laboratory are carried out in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner

Uphold that orders for blood draws when received are properly and efficiently executed by the Medical assistant team.

Monitor integrity of patient specimen collection processes.

Keep the Lab Leadership informed of all laboratory, phlebotomy and personnel issues.

Monitor that all of the Doctor's office laboratory processes (CBC, urine dipstick, PT/INR, glucose etc.) are performed accurately and efficiently. To include instrument maintenance, QC, calibration and proficiency testing.

Update manuals Laboratory / Phlebotomy procedures and specimen requirements as updates are introduced.

Monitor that all written records including temperatures are accurate and legible.

Monitor that supplies and equipment inventory ordering and storing (rotation of stock) is being done accurately and efficiently.

Make sure chemical hygiene and lab safety procedures are being observed.

Research specimen requirements for reference labs.

Arrange for critical, irretrievable specimen handling and transportation arrangements when needed

Maintain that all new Medical Assistants are adequately orientated and trained and that training is documented for the tasks required

Enforce and follow all laboratory safety rules and reports any possible hazards to the Lab Leadership

Trouble-shoot any laboratory instruments including calling Support if needed and keeping the Lab Leadership informed of the malfunctioning of any lab equipment

Schedule ios Tuesday-Saturday

We require:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

New York State Laboratory Technician license.

Experienced preferred but not required.