Clinical Laboratory Scientist - 21952

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 70,257; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health’s Blood Bank at Buffalo General Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technologist. You will receive, order, prepare, and assay samples and report results to the care team. A NYS license pathway is required, with full licensure within nine months of hire.

Schedule includes 2p-10p, 3p-11p, 4p-12a with on-site work; wage ranges from $40.31–$51.03 per hour, depending on experience and union contract provisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree verified by NYSDOE as meeting Bachelor’s degree requirements for full licensure of a clinical lab technologist.
• Lab Tech Limited Permit required.
• Lab Technologist within 9 months required.
• NYS DOE full Clinical Laboratory Technologist license upon hire or limited permit with progress toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Receive, order, prepare, and assay laboratory samples.
• Perform prompt, accurate, and reliable laboratory procedures on patient specimens.
• Evaluate, interpret, and report test results to the appropriate patient care person.

Education

Bachelor’s degree verified by NYSDOE as meeting Bachelor’s degree requirements for full licensure of a clinical lab technologist

Lab Tech Limited Permit required

Job description

Department : BGMC Blood Bank
Location: Buffalo General Medical Center
Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type : Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 2p-10p, 3p-11p, 4p-12a
Shift 2

Job Description

To receive, order, prepare, and assay laboratory samples and to perform prompt, accurate, and reliable laboratory procedures on patient specimens as well as to evaluate, interpret, and report test results to the appropriate patient care person.NYS regulations require an unlicensed individual to be employed in order to apply for a NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. Immediately upon offer of employment the unlicensed individual must apply for a NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. The incumbent must be fully licensed by NYS within 90 days of beginning in the position.

Education And Credentials

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree verified by NYSDOE as meeting Bachelor’s degree requirements for full licensure of a clinical lab technologist. Lab Tech Limited Permit required. Lab Technologist within 9 months required. NYS DOE - Full Clinical Laboratory Technologist License upon hire required OR laboratory technologist limited permit required not necessarily prior to hire, however prior to starting. If working with limited permit, must obtain full licensure within 9 months of hire. If a hired employee meets the NYS DOE qualifications for a limited or full license, however, the official limited or full license will be delayed at NYS DOE due to processing time, KHL will allow the employee to start training with a non-licensed LIS security that does not allow the reporting of results. No patient specimens will be able to be tested or reported by the trainee until a limited or full Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technologist) NYS license is granted and verified by the NYS DOE.

Experience

Working Conditions

Essential:
* Weight Requirement - Light (up to 20 lbs)

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00
FTE: 1.000000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required : No
With Rotation: Work Arrangement : Onsite
Union Code : U25 - CWA 1168 BGH Professionals
Requisition ID# : 21952
Grade : P7A
Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $ 40.31 - $51.03

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!