• Clinical Lab Technologi, Micro

    WMCHealth (Valhalla, NY)


    Clinical Lab Technologi, Micro

     

    Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

     

    City/State: Valhalla, NY

     

    Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

     

    Department: Clinical Labs- WMC Health

     

    Union: No

     

    Position: Full Time

     

    Hours: 3:30pm-12:30pm

     

    Shift: Evening

     

    Req #: 40616

     

    Posted Date: Apr 30, 2025

     

    Hiring Range: $48.21 - $60.61

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29217) Internal Applicant link

    Job Details:

    Job Summary:

    The Clinical Lab Technologist, Microbiology is responsible for performing specialized technical analyses of blood specimens leading to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the laboratory at Westchester Medical Center. Responsibility also involves ensuring the receipt, recording, grouping and labeling of specimens and the communication of test results to the attending physician.

    Responsibilities:

    + Performs various types of clinical analyses in Microbiology.

    + Record findings on worksheet for verification. Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked.

    + Read and Report cultures as per protocols.

    + Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature.

    + Subculture media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required.

    + Perform quality control as per protocols.

    + Process microbiological samples as per protocols. Preparing stains as needed.

    + Interprets test results, reviews and verifies result reports.

    + Operates automated or specialized equipment and performs maintenance or troubleshoots as needed.

    + Confers with attending or referral physician, nursing staff or other provider on test results, and ensures their immediate notification when the critical limits of specified test results are exceeded.

    + Provides technical assistance as needed in throughout the Microbiology laboratory.

    + Participates in validation studies in setting up new procedures and equipment.

    + Performs quality control testing, documenting remedial action taken for detected deficiencies and defects.

    + Ensures the proper preparing, storing, dispensing and periodic evaluation of reagents to assure the accuracy and precision of test results.

    + May provide training to new technologists/technicians in the core laboratory;

    + Reads, understands and follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all tests, processes and testing platforms.

    + Reports and escalates any issues to the department supervisor.

    + Performs testing on proficiency samples in the same manner as patient samples.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    Experience:

    0-2 years experience as a clinical lab technologist, preferred.

    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent experience, required.

    Licenses / Certifications:

    Either: (a) possession of a license and current registration as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department; or (b) possession of a limited permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or restricted license to practice clinical laboratory technology at Westchester Medical Center issued by the New York State Education Department.

    About Us:

    WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

    + Health Insurance

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Retirement Savings Plan

    + Flexible Savings Account

    + Paid Time Off

    + Holidays

    + Tuition Reimbursement

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29217) Internal Applicant link

     

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