Specialist – Medical Technologist

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing and other routine tasks associated with the department. Additionally, the SPECIALIST assumes a leadership role in the department assisting with various Quality Assurance protocols

Responsibilities:

• Able to process all clinical specimens through pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases (including pediatric, adult, and geriatric). Able to accept receipt of Irretrievable Specimens (i.e. Anatomic and Clinical Patholoogy) as per established protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the CERNER Laboratory Information System through day to day use as well as any other appropriate special functionalities.
• Participates in laboratory Quality Control and Proficiency Testing programs.
• Performs routine and special procedures as applicable. Perform general laboratory instrument maintenance, repair and troubleshooting equipment problems.

• Assists with the department's Quality Assurance Program:

Quality Control

Preventive maintenance and repair of instruments

Correlation & linearity studies

Proficiency Testing

• Assists the Supervisor with evaluation of new instrumentation and/or methodology and assumes responsibilities as applicable with the validation process.
• Assists the Supervisor with annual budget preparations. Assumes responsibility as applicable for inventory control, capital equipment, etc.
• Provides leadership and expertise to the department staff as necessary. Serves as a resource to other technologists in regard to necessary actions for abnormal patient results, quality control issues, instrument troubleshooting, and other problem resolution situations.
• Takes an active role in teaching/mentoring students, new employees, and incumbent techs for cross-training.
• Must be able to take on Special Projects/Assignments/Tasks with minimum supervision.
• With a minimum of 6 years of experience, manages the department in the absence of the Supervisor

Requirements:

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license
• Bachelor of Science with minimum 5 years of experience
• Master’s of Science with 4 years of experience
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• LIS Required
• Microsoft Word & Excel Preferred
• Knowledge of hospital, federal, and state patient safety, infection control regulations and guidelines
• Able to work rotating weekends and holidays as needed

At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.