Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is seeking a full-time Lab Technologist to join its team in Rochester, NY. The role involves 40 hours per week with early shifts (3am-1:30pm, 10-hour shifts) or (3:00am-11:30am, 8-hour shifts) and rotating weekends and holidays.

The Technologist will perform timely and accurate test analyses using moderately complex methods, operate instrumentation, maintain quality control, and report results. NYSDOH licensure is required, with one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must meet NYSDOH licensure requirements for Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• One year as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist preferred.
• New York State license or permit for Clinical Laboratory Technologist required by regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient, proficiency and quality control samples using moderately complex instrumentation.
• Report results using computer/instrument interfaces.
• Operate laboratory/instrument equipment in at least two core areas.
• Perform routine testing, calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Receive, log, label and process laboratory specimens.

Skills

Can perform laboratory processes

Can prioritize and multi-task

Education

NYSDOH licensure/credential for Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Job description

Highland Hospital is seeking a full time Lab Technologist to join its team. Candidates for this role will work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 3am-1:30pm (4) 10 hour shifts or 3:00am-11:30am (5) 8 hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Description

Highland Hospital is seeking a full time Lab Technologist to join its team. Candidates for this role will work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 3am-1:30pm (4) 10 hour shifts or 3:00am-11:30am (5) 8 hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

The Technologist is responsible for timely and accurate test analysis using moderately complex methods and/or instrumentation. Reporting of results for patient samples is often interpretive in nature. Responsible for instrument maintenance, operation of instrumentation, daily quality control and adherence to all laboratory policies.

• Analysis of patient, proficiency samples, and quality control samples using moderately complex instrumentation or methodology.
• Reports results of patient, proficiency samples or quality control using the computer and/or instrument interfaces.
• Able to operate all types of laboratory and computer equipment in 2 of the core areas.
• Performs routine testing operations, operational checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and remedial maintenance of equipment.
• Receives, identifies, logs, labels, processes and results laboratory specimens using established and documented procedures.
• Calculates and record results, including quality control specimens, referring questionable or inconsistent values to supervisor.
• Aids in maintaining quality control programs by performing determinations, recording data, checking results, taking and documenting corrective action. Reports results of any discrepancies to technical specialist, CLT tech II or Supervisor.
• Refers persistent or difficult problems to section head or in-charge technologist.
• Telephones STAT and /or Critical Tests and Critical Values as required by laboratory policy and procedure.

Salary Range

$35.35 - $49.00 an hour

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Clinical Non-Nursing

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

40

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Education: Must Meet NYSDOH requirements for licensure as Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Experience: One year as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist preferred.
• License/Certification Required: New York State license or permit for Clinical Laboratory Technologist as determined by regulatory authorities.
• Skills: Can perform laboratory processes. Can prioritize and multi-task.