Medical Lab Technologist
Port Jefferson, NY

In this role, you will:

• Maintain that all aspects of drawing, processing, and handling of all specimens in our laboratory are carried out in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
• Uphold that orders for blood draws when received are properly and efficiently executed by the Medical assistant team.
• Monitor integrity of patient specimen collection processes.
• Keep the Lab Leadership informed of all laboratory, phlebotomy and personnel issues.
• Monitor that all of the Doctor’s office laboratory processes (CBC, urine dipstick, PT/INR, glucose etc.) are performed accurately and efficiently. To include instrument maintenance, QC, calibration and proficiency testing.
• Update manuals Laboratory / Phlebotomy procedures and specimen requirements as updates are introduced.
• Monitor that all written records including temperatures are accurate and legible.
• Monitor that supplies and equipment inventory ordering and storing (rotation of stock) is being done accurately and efficiently.
• Make sure chemical hygiene and lab safety procedures are being observed.
• Research specimen requirements for reference labs.
•  Arrange for critical, irretrievable specimen handling and transportation arrangements when needed
• Maintain that all new Medical Assistants are adequately orientated and trained and that training is documented for the tasks required
• Enforce and follow all laboratory safety rules and reports any possible hazards to the Lab Leadership
• Trouble-shoot any laboratory instruments including calling Support if needed and keeping the Lab Leadership informed of the malfunctioning of any lab equipment
• Schedule ios Tuesday-Saturday

We require:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology
• New York State Laboratory Technician license.
• Experienced preferred but not required.