Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Hematology

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1d • $148,600 - $149,640

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and complex laboratory procedures, including specimen processing and handling, patient specimen testing, result calculation and reporting, quality control, instrument and equipment operation and maintenance, and problem resolution with minimal supervision. The role serves as a resource to junior technologists and supports laboratory operations and quality functions when a supervisor is present or absent.

The Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist reviews results before release, communicates critical values and testing barriers, maintains testing and quality-control supplies, and supports safe, reliable laboratory operations. The position also assists with staffing coordination, technical issue resolution, validation studies, staff training and competency assessments, and patient-safety investigations as assigned.

Requirements

• NYSDOH license as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education, or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years of experience as a Medical Technologist in the appropriate discipline.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification.
• Excellent computer knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and procedures, including specimen processing and handling, testing, calculating and reporting results.
• Follow approved policies and procedures for laboratory methodologies, instrument operations, and recording and reporting results.
• Perform and document quality procedures, including quality control, preventative maintenance, function checks, and calibration.
• Troubleshoot invalid or inconsistent control values and instrument function checks according to approved guidelines.
• Review patient results before release to the electronic medical record; compare results with patient history and prior values and identify or reject illogical results.
• Communicate critical values and barriers to testing to medical staff according to protocol and document them according to laboratory policy.
• Complete assigned proficiency and competency assessments.
• Maintain testing supplies and reagent and quality-control inventory, including ordering supplies as directed or required.
• Generate and review pending logs; maintain station logs and ensure their timely completion.
• Enter Patient Safety Intelligence reports as required; investigate assigned reports and assist supervisors with responses and process changes to reduce negative outcomes.
• Serve as a resource to clinical laboratory technologists and senior clinical technologists.
• Ensure shift communication logs are complete; when a supervisor is absent, ensure workstation coverage, adjust staffing assignments, and follow mandation policy when required.
• Participate in the design and oversee execution of validation studies at the supervisor's direction; assist with preparing and presenting studies for medical director review.
• Oversee training and competency assessments for new staff, instruments, and processes; provide feedback to supervisors, evaluate staff competency, sign training and competency documents, and interact with residents as required.
• Promote safe work practices by ensuring personnel follow PPE requirements and use engineering controls.
• Assist with work assignments, workload coordination, and technical issue review and resolution when the supervisor is absent.
• Escalate unresolved problems to a supervisor and report initial investigation results, potential causes, and possible solutions using factual, objective data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior