TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Receives and prepares specimens to perform routine or special tests on such material as blood, urine, sputum and body fluids according to established procedures in two or more clinical laboratory sections: Biochemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology and/or Microbiology/Diagnostic Immunology; Conducts tests, examinations or analysis 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); Sets up, calibrates and performs preventative maintenance on clinical laboratory equipment; Prepares various types of media, reagents, and test solutions; Prepares and reads smears, stains, fluids, crystals and slides for microscopic examination and analysis; Communicates essential laboratory data to physicians and other health officials as rapidly as is necessary to optimum patient care; Performs quality control as needed to ensure accuracy of instrument function and appropriateness of reagents used in patient testing; Investigates quality control problems; determines and performs basic fixes such as recalibration; reports moderate to complex problems to supervisor; Exercises care and safety in handling infections and biologically active specimens and in using clinical laboratory equipment; Collects specimens from patients which may include phlebotomy; Assists in the training of technical personnel and students through the demonstration or explanation of policies and procedures; Maintains records and prepares patient reports for tests and examinations. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a license or limited or provisional permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and possession of license within 24 months, which is then maintained throughout duration of appointment; or: Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of permanent appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; Health Department applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of 42 CFR 73 ("Select Agent Rule"), including, but not limited to successful completion of a Security Risk Assessment (i.e. "background check") to be conducted by the United States Dept.