Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Cancer Center - Mineola

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

3d • $104,894 - $130,169 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the successful candidate will perform all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP Certified.
• Excellent computer knowledge/skill.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests and procedures.
• Follows approved policies and procedures in performing specific methodologies and instrument operations and follows approved policies for proper recording and reporting of results.
• Performs and documents procedures required to ensure the quality of testing being performed.  Responsibility includes quality control, instrument preventative maintenance, function checks and calibration.
• Follow approved guidelines when troubleshooting and carry out appropriate course of action when control values and/or instrument functions checks are invalid or inconsistent.
• Review patient results prior to release to the electronic medical record. Correlate final results with known facts concerning patient history/previous values and recognize the validity of results and identify/reject those results that are illogical.
• Communicate critical values and barriers to testing to medical staff according to protocol.  Document according to laboratory policy.
• Complete assigned proficiency and competency assessments
• Maintain sufficient testing supplies in work area, including ordering if directed by lead.
• Consistently generate and review pending logs
• Enters Patient Safety Intelligence (PSI) as required.
• Participates in the training of new medical technologists/residents at the direction of seniors and lead technologists.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

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