Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist - FT - Day Shift

About the position

The work involves supervising and performing multiple tests or examinations on patient specimens in a clinical laboratory using defined procedures to aid in the diagnosis or treatment of patients at Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). This class differs from that of Clinical Laboratory Technologist by virtue of its supervisory responsibilities and performance of more difficult and complex laboratory tests. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Clinical Laboratory Technologist for the assigned clinical section. Supervision is exercised over lower-level technical employees. Does related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs a number of routine and special tests according to established procedures in two or more clinical laboratory sections: Biochemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology and/or Microbiology/Diagnostic Immunology.
• Performs more difficult and complex tests and examinations according to established procedures in two or more clinical laboratory sections.
• Evaluates and interprets laboratory test data as to necessity for further process of specimens utilizing laboratory information system (LIS).
• Performs quality control as needed to ensure accuracy of instrument function and appropriateness of reagents used in patient testing.
• Investigates quality control problems that cannot be fixed by lower-level staff; determines and performs such fixes.
• Assists with research and developmental/special studies.
• Maintains equipment and supplies of section(s).
• Maintains records of sections(s) and prepares reports.
• Performs other activities that contribute to patient care and/or maintenance of compliance with various regulations.
• Supervises lower-level staff by making assignments, reviewing and evaluating work performance.
• Supervises making of solutions and reagents, setting up of equipment and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the education and training of technical personnel and students through demonstrating procedures, overseeing work practice and evaluating progress.
• Keeps abreast of latest developments in the field.
• Collects specimens from patients, which may include phlebotomy.

Requirements

• Possession of a Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology or related title that meets the standards set forth in Title 8, Article 165 of New York State's Education Law and Subpart 79-13 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education and two (2) years' experience in the clinical laboratory section for which appointment is sought.
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology or related title that meets the standards set forth in Title 8, Article 165 of New York State's Education Law and Subpart 79-13 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education and four (4) years of technical clinical laboratory experience, of which two (2) years were in the clinical laboratory section for which appointment is sought.
• Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New York State Education Department and four (4) years of technical clinical laboratory experience, of which two (2) years were in the clinical laboratory section for which appointment is sought.

Benefits

• Hourly range: $42.050 - $53.044