Medical Technologist

Northwell•Riverhead, NY

9d•$52 - $67

About The Position

Performs biochemical, microscopic, and bacteriological tests to obtain data used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role receives laboratory test requisitions, prepares and verifies laboratory equipment, collects and analyzes specimens, records findings, and supports laboratory quality control and compliance with applicable hospital, departmental, and regulatory requirements. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, New York State licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (or as appropriate to the assigned area), and at least one year of relevant work experience and/or training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology.
New York State Education Department license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or as appropriate to the assigned area.
At least one year of work experience and/or training specific to the work in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

Receive written requisitions from nursing units or the outpatient department for routine or special laboratory tests.
Prepare, calibrate, and verify the performance of laboratory instrumentation.
Acquire specimens, including blood, urine, sputum, and other materials, from nursing units or directly from patients using established laboratory techniques.
Prepare microscopic slides as necessary and analyze slides or specimens using microscopic techniques, automated analyzers, or manual methods to produce qualitative and quantitative results.
Post findings to laboratory worksheets, report forms, or computer systems for review by the Laboratory Supervisor.
Notify Laboratory Supervisors of problems.
Identify and label specimens to be retained and store them for further reference or use.
Maintain the quality control program and conduct the primary review of quality-control data.
Follow hospital and departmental procedures and policies, objectives, performance-improvement practices, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements, and comply with New York State Department of Health, Joint Commission, and College of American Pathologists requirements.
Perform related duties as required.