Clinical Lab Technologist — Precision Diagnostics & QA

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform assays and ensure quality control under established protocols. You will review results, maintain equipment, and document actions, while following safety and infection control procedures.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree, NYS licensure, and 0–1 year of technical experience. The role is within a large health system with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• New York State license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 0–1 years of technical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs assays of biological specimens according to established policies and procedures, utilizing specific instruments, equipment, reagents and techniques.
• Reviews and reports results. Maintains proper documentation of action taken; alerts supervisor to problems and/or unusual or critical results as they occur.
• Maintains equipment in operating condition by performing routine preventive maintenance, including start-up and shut-down procedures of major instruments; maintains proper documentation of these procedures.
• Performs and documents Quality Control Procedures and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual; follows the Laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the Laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance; maintains cleanliness of workbench and surrounding area and follows established safety and infection control procedures.
• Treats proficiency test samples, with respect to receipt and analysis, in the same manner as patients’ specimens; performs special test procedure as directed.
• Identifies, corrects and reports to management problems that may adversely affect test performance or results reporting.
• Documents corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Troubleshoots equipment as necessary to correct malfunction.
• Maintains proper documentation of action taken.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Skills

0-1 years experience

Technical laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license

Specialized certifications as needed

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform assays and ensure quality control under established protocols. You will review results, maintain equipment, and document actions, while following safety and infection control procedures.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree, NYS licensure, and 0–1 year of technical experience. The role is within a large health system with opportunities for growth and professional development.