Laboratory Technologist - Blood Bank - Part Time, Days
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is hiring a part-time, day-shift Laboratory Technologist for Clinical Labs—Blood Bank. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the technologist performs clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections to produce data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The role analyzes and interprets test results, verifies their accuracy, repeats tests as needed—particularly abnormal or atypical results—and notifies appropriate personnel of such results. The technologist performs routine and complex testing, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, processes specimens, and follows laboratory procedures and quality-control protocols. The position also involves communication with coworkers and designated contacts, use of laboratory computer systems, and meeting hospital and departmental attendance, training, confidentiality, and dress-code requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, including a clinical internship, or a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with one year of supervised clinical laboratory experience.
- New York State Education Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or eligibility; the posting lists a required Clinical Lab Technologist—NYS license.
- Analytical skills to analyze data and perform mathematical calculations.
- Basic knowledge of computer fundamentals and experience with laboratory information systems.
- Technical skills to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and perform routine and complex testing.
- Ability to communicate detailed data and procedures effectively.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional accreditation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections and analyze and interpret results.
- Ensure test-result accuracy, repeat tests when necessary, and notify appropriate personnel of abnormal or atypical results.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instruments; seek assistance when needed and withhold patient results until abnormal instrument or test performance is corrected.
- Monitor reagent and supply inventory and inform the supervisor of supply needs.
- Verify and process specimens accurately, in an organized and timely manner; perform phlebotomy when required.
- Perform and document quality control, document corrective actions, follow procedures when quality control fails, and assess result accuracy using knowledge of test interrelationships.
- Communicate clearly with coworkers and designated contacts, report critical values and record them in the critical value book, and follow computer downtime procedures.
- Use laboratory information systems and technical resources, including procedure manuals and manufacturers’ technical services, to perform duties and resolve problems.
- Demonstrate procedures and communicate technical knowledge to coworkers and students.
- Analyze problems, follow a logical resolution process, and use mathematical and statistical calculations to evaluate quality control and calculate patient results.
- Maintain consistent attendance, report on time for scheduled shifts, follow call-in procedures, comply with dress and confidentiality policies, and complete required hospital assessments and education.
- Perform supervisory responsibilities.
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Job Type
Part-time
