Clinical Lab Technologist - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital F/T 35 hrs per week, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is a leading specialty hospital focused on musculoskeletal diseases, offering advanced orthopedic programs and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. It is consistently ranked among the top orthopedic centers nationwide. The hospital's expert physicians utilize extensive experience, research, and the latest technology for bone and joint issues. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. NYU Langone Health values equity and inclusion, aiming to be a place where diverse talent can thrive.

This exciting opportunity is for a Clinical Lab Technologist responsible for performing highly technical clinical laboratory tests on specimens for diagnostic purposes, working under general direction.

Requirements

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor's Degree in the major of biology, chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university or education requirement grandfathered by the NYSOP.
• One (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory (completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable).
• NYS License.
• 1 year (completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable)
• Effective Interpersonal and Communication skills required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Good computer skills
• flexibility
• multitasking abilities
• ASCP registry

Responsibilities

• Ensures that proper QC is performed, within acceptable limits and filed.
• Performs laboratory tests and procedures, which require technical skill and an exercise of independent judgment with minimal supervision, and documents results to ensure compliance with Medical Center and regulatory requirements.
• Applies sound technical judgment in evaluating problems and developing prompt, reasonable, workable alternatives, which benefit the patient within established guidelines of the department.
• Ability to handle varying workloads while maintaining accuracy.
• Follows approved policies for proper recording (accuracy and legibility) and reporting of all results.
• Follows approved policies and procedures in performing specific methodologies and instrument operations.
• Calls Critical Values to a MD, PA, NP or Nursing unit immediately upon their completion and records the name of person to whom the results were given as well as the time of the call.
• Demonstrates knowledge in dealing with scientific principles involved in the methodology performed; as well as alternative methodologies and their application to a given situation.
• Brings unresolved problems to the attention of a supervisor/assistant supervisor(s) and is prepared to report on the results of initial problem investigation and discuss possible causes and solutions by presenting factual and objective data.
• Performs additional procedures as required to ensure the quality of laboratory testing performed and documents this activity.
• Performs and records periodic quality control analysis, instrument function checks and preventive maintenance procedures following approved policy.
• Correlates final patient result with known facts concerning the patient's history (previous results) to determine goodness of fit and recognizes illogical results.
• Follows approved guidelines in approaches to problem solving and devises appropriate courses of action when patient results, control values and instrument function parameters are inconsistent or invalid: including investigation of possible sources of variance/interference, by taking appropriate action and/or performing additional testing as necessary to assure the accuracy of the reported patient value.
• Maintains sufficient working supplies in order to assure the continued integrity of workstation operations.
• Maintains up-to-date pending logs to ensure that all specimens have been processed accordingly.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees