Clinical Laboratory Technologist- Per Diem
Catholic Health•Bethpage, NY
About The Position
Catholic Health’s St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility providing inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care, and surgical services. The Clinical Laboratory Technologist supports laboratory operations by maintaining quality control, ensuring department readiness, and helping deliver prompt, efficient services. The role applies laboratory methods and test results with consideration for age-specific patient needs and supports patient safety and psychological needs. The position is per diem and requires scheduled weekend and holiday work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science from an accredited school.
- Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist by the New York State Department of Education.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and/or microbiology preferred.
- Hospital experience desired.
Responsibilities
- Establish and monitor department quality control policies, and ensure documentation of quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
- Ensure departmental supplies are stocked and well maintained.
- Correlate laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with age-specific population criteria.
- Demonstrate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors in different age groups, and address safety and psychological needs when planning or delivering care.
- Establish and implement service priorities and workflow patterns, and monitor workflow to ensure prompt and efficient service delivery.
- Evaluate departmental performance and recommend measures to improve services and the quality of current methodologies.
Benefits
- Generous benefits packages.
- Tuition assistance.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Culture that supports professional and educational growth.
