Lead Lab Technologist (LJ) - CORPORATE

Leads and guides lab technologists, lab assistants, and other laboratory staff. Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab.  Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results.  Performs all Quality Control procedures.  Reviews, evaluates and documents all corrective action.
 

• Leads and guides lab technologists, lab assistants, and other laboratory staff.   Acts as a resource, when questions arise.  Handles more difficult tests/ procedures.
• Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab.  Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results. 
• Performs all Quality Control procedures, including accumulation and recording of data.  Reviews, evaluates and documents all corrective action in accordance with established and required policies and procedures.
• Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, reagents, technical problems and methodologies.
• Maintains sufficient supplies at each work station through the inventory control system,
• Assists in in-service training programs, as needed.  Assists in all bench training in the laboratory.
• Uses Infection Control practices and procedures.
• Performs related duties, as required.

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science, or related field, required.
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  Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (or as appropriate to area of assignment), required.
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  Minimum of six (6) years relevant clinical experience, required.