Per Diem Clinical Laboratory Technologist - OB/GYN IVF

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine seeks a Per Diem Clinical Laboratory Technologist for its OB/GYN IVF team. The role is responsible for day-to-day endocrine testing in the NYU Fertility Center Laboratory, performing laboratory procedures that produce timely, quality reports for physicians to use in patient diagnosis and treatment. The technologist may also process specimens for research projects authorized by the NYUFC Laboratory Director. The position works under general direction. Licensed laboratory staff qualifications and written responsibilities are used to guide applicant evaluation and periodic performance assessments.

The position requires weekend and holiday work, with weekday support as needed, and may require support at multiple sites. The hourly salary range is $65.00–$65.00; actual salary depends on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The listed rate excludes bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, and other compensation or benefits.

Requirements

• Current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license is required.
• Must meet the qualifications for a medical technologist under section 58-1.5(b) of the New York State Clinical Laboratory Subpart 58-1.
• Must have the skills required to perform high-complexity testing pursuant to CFR 493.1489.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification or equivalent.
• Two years of clinical laboratory generalist experience.
• Experience with an Immulite machine.
• Fertility or endocrinology experience.
• Immulite scientific research experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality assurance and/or IOP projects as designated by laboratory leadership; attend meetings or in-service training about changes in laboratory practices, regulations, and compliance, or review and initial minutes when attendance is not possible.
• Process specimens, perform tests, and report test results in accordance with CFR 493.1495.
• Prioritize work to provide rapid test-result turnaround; prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to manufacturer procedures; and maintain accurate, timely database entries in the Fertility Database/EMR.
• Perform only authorized moderate- or high-complexity tests for which the technologist has appropriate education, training, experience, and technical ability.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Follow quality-control policies; document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance; and follow established policies when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them or promptly notify a supervisor or director, and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established specifications.
• Provide orientation and training to new employees as needed.
• Review Policy and Procedure, Safety, and Infection Control manuals as required; maintain a clean, efficient, and safe work area.
• Contribute to the team, adapt to changing circumstances and laboratory situations, cooperate with coworkers and managers, and fulfill continuing education requirements.
• Stay aware of policy changes through written and electronic communications, postings, and protocols.
• Work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, provide weekday support as needed, and support multiple sites as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed