Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Blood Bank - Part Time, Days

NYU Langone Medical Center • Patchogue, NY

89d • $48 - $59

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center-an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility-as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Blood Bank - Part Time, Days - Clinical Labs-Blood Bank - 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM Monday - Friday with Alternating Weekends. In this role, the successful candidate will perform various clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Laboratory Department in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Requirements

• BS in Medical Technology which includes a clinical internship or BS in a related discipline with one year supervised clinical laboratory experience.
• NYS Education Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or Eligible Professional accreditation preferred.
• Analytical skills necessary to analyze data and perform mathematical calculations.
• Basic knowledge of computer fundamentals and experience with laboratory information systems.
• Technical skills necessary to operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and perform routine and complex testing.
• Effectively communicates detailed data and procedures.
• Works effectively in high pressure situations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Applies a basic level of knowledge of methods and clinical relevance of tests performed in their area of responsibility.
• Performs all preventive maintenance on schedule in accordance with laboratory procedure.
• Recognizes abnormal instrument or test performance and does not release patient results until the situation is corrected.
• Performs basic troubleshooting procedures and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Monitors reagent and supply inventory and informs supervisor of needs.
• Works effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Organizes work well so others can easily work with them and take over for them in their absence.
• Verifies and Processes specimens in an organized and timely manner.
• Can perform phlebotomy when required with expertise.
• Follows all procedures accurately.
• Performs all test procedures accurately.
• Performs Quality Control according to Laboratory protocol.
• Documents Quality Control.
• Documents corrective action when needed.
• Follows laboratory procedure when Q.C. fails.
• Applies knowledge of test interrelationships and assures results are accurate.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Listens attentively and follows directions.
• Demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Effectively utilizes the computer to process specimens, report results and access information.
• Communicates ideas and suggestions with a positive intent.
• Conveys respect for the profession and acts in a professional manner.
• Works well in cooperation with others.
• Communicates knowledge and demonstrates procedures effectively to coworkers and students.
• Calls critical values to the designated contact person and records in the critical value book.
• Follows computer downtime procedures when the computer is not operational.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze problems to determine the cause and find solutions.
• Follows a logical process to problem resolution.
• Uses all available resources to solve problems including manuals and manufacturers technical services.
• Displays knowledge of mathematical and statistical calculations to evaluate Quality Control and calculate patient results.
• Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance.
• Reports to assigned area on time for scheduled shift.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code.
• Completes all hospital requirements at designated time.
• Conforms to policies regarding confidentiality of information.
• Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent.

Benefits

• Salary range of $48.81 - $59.95 Hourly.
• Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees