Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Northwell Health•Mount Kisco, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading and guiding laboratory staff, performing a variety of laboratory tests and procedures, preparing and testing specimens, and reporting results. The Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for all Quality Control procedures, reviewing and documenting corrective actions, and performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment. This position also involves managing supplies, assisting in training programs, and adhering to Infection Control practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
4 years of technical experience, required

Nice To Haves

0-2 years of leadership / management experience, preferred
Master's Degree with 2 years of technical experience
Experience working in Chemistry & Hematology Strongly Preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of working experience in Chemistry & Hematology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and guides lab technologists, lab assistants, and other laboratory staff.
Acts as a resource, when questions arise; handles more difficult tests/ procedures.
Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the lab; prepares and tests specimens for examination and reviews and reports results.
Performs all Quality Control procedures, including accumulation and recording of data; reviews, evaluates and documents all corrective action in accordance with established and required policies and procedures.
Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, reagents, technical problems and methodologies.
Maintains enough supplies at each work station through the inventory control system.
Assists in in-service training programs, as needed; assists in all bench training in the laboratory.
Uses Infection Control practices and procedures.
Performs related duties as required.