Lab Technologist - PD (FR)

Northwell • Village of Valley Stream, NY

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About The Position

Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations, and other tests pursuant to established protocols. The role includes maintaining equipment and records and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance, requiring independent judgment and responsibility.

The technologist sets up and performs routine and complex tests relevant to the assigned laboratory area and personal qualifications, prepares and tests specimens, and reports results. The position also involves quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, supply management, and infection control practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science, or a related field.
• License by the New York State Education Department as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or as appropriate to the area of assignment.
• At least one year of work experience and/or training specific to the work being done in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform routine and complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the laboratory area and personal qualifications.
• Prepare and test specimens for examination and report results.
• Follow established in-process quality control procedures, including recording data.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems, and methodologies.
• Maintain sufficient supplies at the work station.
• Ensure and maintain quality control and assurance activities.
• Use infection control practices and procedures.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time