$60/HR - Medical Laboratory Technologist - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Connecticut is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform laboratory procedures across hematology and microbiology, following established protocols and maintaining quality assurance. The role requires independent judgment, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards.

The position demands a degree in Medical Technology or related field, plus NYSED licensure and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science or related field required.
• Licensed by NYSED as Clinical Laboratory Technologist, required.
• Minimum of one year work experience and/or training in the area.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and performs routine/complex lab tests; prepares and tests specimens and reports results.
• Follows established in-process quality control procedures and records data.
• Performs routine/preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation, media, reagents, stains, and methodologies.
• Maintains supplies at the workstation; ensures quality control/assurance activities.
• Applies Infection Control practices and procedures.

Skills

Hematology

Microbiology

Quality Assurance

Laboratory Procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Licensed by NYSED as Clinical Laboratory Technologist

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Experience in ***Hematology and Microbiology***

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

Responsibilities:

• Sets-up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab area and personal qualifications. Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results.
• Follows established in-process quality control procedures including recording data.
• Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.
• Maintains sufficient supplies at work station.
• Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities.
• Uses Infection Control practices and procedures.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science or related field, required.
• Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (or as appropriate to area of assignment), required.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience and/or training specific to the work being done in the area noted above, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).