Clinical Technologist – Blood Disorders

Clinical Technologist – Blood Disorders Overview: Job Category: Acute - Allied - Local Skills:1 year Hematology Clinical Laboratory Technologist experience.
Education: Valid license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by NYSED, Primary Source Verification required.
BLS preferred.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Interpretation and/or collation and integration of draft elements (e.
g.
flow cytometry, rapid heme panel, cytogenetics, peripheral blood or bone marrow smear) of reports, including review of current and prior clinical and laboratory findings.
Appropriate assessment of the need for additional clinical laboratory testing or special studies.
Entering laboratory findings and preliminary drafts of interpretive laboratory reports into computer and run computer programs for the generation of drafts of interpretive laboratory reports, using the laboratory information system.
Formal instruction and guidance of pathology residents and fellows in the handling of tissue(s), interpretation and collation of data, as well as help with on-boarding of new trainees to the service.
Demonstration of astute judgment when handling patient material and reports.
Troubleshooting of problems that arise dealing with mislabeling or other problems with specimens, working with technical and medical staff and other departmental personnel as necessary, as well as other clinical staff in the hospital.
Participates in QA/QI projects, including development, evaluation, and implementation of new tests and analysis and implementation of tests, in collaboration with technical and medical staff, and supports initiatives within the BWH Neuropathology and Hematopathology Laboratories.
Aids laboratory technicians and administrative assistants, as needed, on clinical and technical problems and interpretation of results.