Clinical Laboratory Technologist -Microbiology Lab
About The Position
At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist IV is a valuable member of our team, who will demonstrate a high degree of technical competence and knowledge in current methods and techniques. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Demonstrates a high degree of technical competence in plating, isolating, analyzing and bacterial identification as assigned according to establishing departmental protocol. Performs microbiology bench in a team atmosphere with the authority, responsibility, and accountability for accurate performance of lab methods. Verifies accuracies of results, identifies inconsistencies and takes appropriate actions to make corrections. Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine instrument maintenance as assigned per established protocol. Keep accurate quality control records of all media and reagents by following established department's quality control procedure. Proficient in computer/LIS protocol as assigned. Be able to train CLS students, staff, pathology residents and clinical fellows. Engages in continuing education. Interact in a professional manner with lab staff, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the hospital and community. Adheres to all SBUH and departmental policies and protocols. Perform other clinical duties as assigned. Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine.
Requirements
- SL-1: NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with 0-2 years demonstrated relevant experience.
- SL-2: NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with 2-5 years demonstrated relevant experience.
- SL-3: NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with a minimum 6 years demonstrated relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, or a Life Science.
- Microbiology or generalist registry (or Registry Eligible) from a nationally recognized organization.
- Recent Clinical Bacteriology and recent LIS experience.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a high degree of technical competence in plating, isolating, analyzing and bacterial identification as assigned according to establishing departmental protocol.
- Performs microbiology bench in a team atmosphere with the authority, responsibility, and accountability for accurate performance of lab methods.
- Verifies accuracies of results, identifies inconsistencies and takes appropriate actions to make corrections.
- Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine instrument maintenance as assigned per established protocol.
- Keep accurate quality control records of all media and reagents by following established department's quality control procedure.
- Proficient in computer/LIS protocol as assigned.
- Be able to train CLS students, staff, pathology residents and clinical fellows.
- Engages in continuing education.
- Interact in a professional manner with lab staff, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the hospital and community.
- Adheres to all SBUH and departmental policies and protocols.
- Perform other clinical duties as assigned.
- Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
