Clinical Lab Technologist I — Growth, Benefits & Impact

New York State Office of Mental Health; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) in Orangeburg, NY, is seeking a part-time Medical Technologist 1 for its Clinical Laboratory. The role performs specialized chemical, physical, and microscopic procedures on human specimens in accordance with approved standards.

Duties include specimen prep, operating instruments, analyzing results, and documenting activities. A NYS license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist is required; alternative qualification paths exist per NY laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent pathway with required training.
• Alternate routes include 90 semester hours with 12 months training in medical technology.
• Another option is a relevant science degree with one year of medical technology experience.
• Any combination described in NY Public Health Law §58 and related NYCRR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens and samples for testing.
• Operates, adjusts, monitors, and maintains clinical laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Prepares and analyzes specimens for proficiency testing.
• Analyzes, interprets, and discusses test results with higher-level staff.
• Documents laboratory activities, records, and statistics.
• Assists in developing new clinical laboratory techniques and methodologies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

90 semester hours + 12 months training in medical technology

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Sciences with 1 year training/experience in medical technology

Any combination per NY public health law §58

Job description

Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) in Orangeburg, NY, is seeking a part-time Medical Technologist 1 for its Clinical Laboratory. The role performs specialized chemical, physical, and microscopic procedures on human specimens in accordance with approved standards.

Duties include specimen prep, operating instruments, analyzing results, and documenting activities. A NYS license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist is required; alternative qualification paths exist per NY laws.