Clinical Lab Technologist - Diagnostics & QC

Northwell Health; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform biochemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests to support diagnosis and treatment.

You will receive requisitions from nursing units or outpatient departments, prepare and calibrate instruments, acquire specimens, prepare slides and document findings, while maintaining QC and safety standards. This position may require every other weekend and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology required.
• Licensed by NYS Education Department as Clinical Laboratory Technologist required.
• Minimum of one year of relevant work experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Receives requisitions from nursing units or outpatient department for routine or special laboratory tests.
• Prepares, calibrates and verifies performance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Acquires specimens (blood, urine, sputum, etc.) from nursing units or patients.
• Prepares microscopic slides and analyzes slides using microscopy or automated equipment.
• Posts findings to worksheets, report forms or computer for review by supervisor.
• Notifies supervisors of any problems.
• Identifies and labels specimens for storage and future use.
• Maintains quality control program and reviews QC data.
• Adheres to hospital/department procedures and compliance requirements (NYSDOH, Joint Commission, CAP).
• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Skills

Quality control

Specimen handling

Microscopy

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform biochemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests to support diagnosis and treatment.

You will receive requisitions from nursing units or outpatient departments, prepare and calibrate instruments, acquire specimens, prepare slides and document findings, while maintaining QC and safety standards. This position may require every other weekend and holidays.