Clinical Lab Technologist- Cytotechnologist

Richmond Medical Center • Staten Island, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. This position is for a Cytotechnologist on the Day Shift, working 7.5 hours per day in the United States of America. The role involves following laboratory procedures for pre-analytic and analytic procedures, including specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting, as well as maintaining records of test examinations. It also requires maintaining records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Adherence to the laboratory’s safety and quality control policies, and documentation of all quality control activities, instrument and/or procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed are essential. The position also involves documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. The Cytotechnologist will conduct routine and specialized diagnostic testing for designated sections in the laboratory, utilizing standard and/or specialized techniques and various types of equipment and instrumentation to complete testing. Responsibilities include reporting test results, applying technical skills and knowledge to facilitate patient care, and providing timely and accurate results.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Medical Technology or Science required.
• NYSED License required.
• At least 1 year experience in a Clinical Laboratory, preferred.
• Some experience using computers for date entry.

Nice To Haves

• This may include completion of an ASCP education program.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for pre-analytic and analytic procedures (specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting) and maintaining records of test examinations.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s safety and quality control policies, and document all quality control activities, instrument and/or procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Conduct routine and specialized diagnostic testing for designated section/sections in the laboratory.
• Utilize standard and/or specialized techniques, as well as use various types of equipment and instrumentation to complete testing.
• Be responsible for reporting the results of the tests.
• Apply technical skills and knowledge to facilitate patient care.
• Provide timely and accurate results.

Benefits

• Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level