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Lead Clinical Technologist

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Valhalla, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Blood Bank- WMC Health

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: 3-11:30pm

Shift: Evening

Req #: 44412

Posted Date: Oct 15, 2025

Hiring Range: $116,095 - $145,932

External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/30762) Internal Applicant link

Job Details:

Job Summary:

The Lead Clinical Technologist is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice.

Responsibilities:

+ Under supervision of Blood Bank Medical Director, Manager and Supervisors, performs and/or assists in performing all approved serological testing in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures; completes all required documentation and performs all required quality assurance/CQI procedures. Performs appropriate RBC antigen (e.g., ABO, Rh, etc.) typing using known anti-sera as per established procedures; groups or types blood and verifies blood group by back-typing. Tests serum of blood donors and recipients (using known type A, B or O red blood cells); performs cross-matching tests for compatibility. Performs and interprets results of antibody detection and identification tests. (Identifies antibodies in subject blood that could cause adverse reactions.) Performs routine immuno-hematological tests as warranted (e.g., DAT, elution), proficiencies, and as assigned.

+ Under supervision of Manager and Supervisors, receives, processes, and issues blood and blood products, entering requisite information into section computerized system in accordance with established Blood Bank procedures. Receives and accessions patient specimens in accordance with established procedures; may prepare aliquots of blood components for pediatric use. Completes all documentation and logs all information in accordance with set procedures in Blood Bank data system.

+ Performs ongoing daily quality assurance functions in accordance with established policies and procedures and regulatory standards. Prepares reagents and solutions following procedural guidelines. Performs required tests relating to transfusion reactions and records and reports results to supervisors. May maintain inventory records of blood products; checks Blood Bank supplies for wastage and discards in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

+ Train other technologists on all critical job functions for the Blood Bank.

+ Perform competency assessment on technologists on critical job functions.

+ Provides support functions maintaining work area quality; maintains files and statistics. May answer telephones for area and record messages. Maintains clean work station and equipment and maintains stock of clinical supplies.

+ Ensures good working order of equipment. Troubleshoots routine equipment problems or seeks technical assistance, keeping Supervisor(s) informed.

+ Provides guidance and "lead" function for other technical and support staff.

+ Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

+ Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.

+ Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.

+ Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.

+ Ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and database software; thorough; dependable; accurate; use sound professional judgement.

+ Train other technologists on all critical job functions for the Blood Bank.

+ Perform competency assessment on technologists on critical job functions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Six years of experience as a NYS licensed Laboratory Technologist required

Education:

A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (or equivalent experience)

Licenses / Certifications:

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure from the New York Education Department required ASCP certification preferred; ASCP BB or ASCP SBB preferred

Other:

+ Demonstrate competency in routine testing in assigned Laboratory area.

+ Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.

+ Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.

+ Ability to organize tasks and projects work without close supervision to complete tasks.

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/30762) Internal Applicant link

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