Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Nightingale Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for their new Long Island City lab. The role involves performing diagnostic procedures using advanced technology and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and state licensure. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative health solutions aimed at reducing health inequalities.

Qualifications

• Must have New York State Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• No experience required, but must perform procedures according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine Clinical chemistry procedures using NMR and standard analyzers.
• Perform Quality Control procedures and maintain inventory log.
• Promote good public relations by professional interaction with staff.

Skills

Independent Judgment

Report Writing

Electronic Record Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory technology

Job description

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Nightingale Health’s mission is to build sustainable healthcare and reduce health inequalities. Nightingale Health has developed the world’s most advanced health check for the health industry. Our solution provides risk detection for multiple chronic diseases from a single blood sample.

Nightingale Health Check can be scaled to entire populations at a low cost, and it can replace many of the current risk assessments. Detecting disease risks on a population level allows for the effective targeting and tracking of health interventions, and better prevention of the onset of chronic diseases.

With every sample we help to create a healthier world.

We are looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join our new Long Island City, NY laboratory.

Overview

Perform and interpret routine diagnostic Clinical Chemistry procedures using a state-of-the-art NMR platform and standard chemical analyzers on human specimens. Responsibilities are governed by pertinent New York State Licensing and the New York City Department of Health Regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct routine Clinical chemistry procedures, including but not limited to sample preparation, processing, accessioning, and testing using NMR and/or standard chemistry analyzers.
2. Receive, log, and prepare samples for testing, including the associated paperwork.
3. Judge the adequacy of submitted samples and request additional samples if necessary.
4. Test and repeat tests when results are questionable, and inform the Supervisor of any questionable results.
5. Modify work patterns to accommodate the daily workload.
6. Perform Quality Control (QC) procedures. All QC forms must be signed and dated by the technologist performing the function. Supervisors must be notified of out-of-control results.
7. Receive proficiency survey samples and test them in a timely manner according to instructions and fulfilling reporting requirements and associated paperwork.
8. Perform all necessary preventive maintenance and maintenance requirements of instruments in use. Notify the Supervisor immediately if the instrument malfunctions. All actions taken must be noted and initiated in the appropriate logbook.
9. Sign all logbooks, report forms, and worksheets for assays they are responsible for carrying out.
10. Maintain inventory log, ensuring adequate supply of materials/reagents for all assays performed.
11. Keep the area free of all safety hazards and inform the Supervisor of all safety infractions in the work area.
12. Perform clerical duties relating to the laboratory’s proper functioning, such as logging results, transcriptions, telephone answering, and reporting values by phone. All telephone reports will be documented following the laboratory procedures.
13. Understand and practice the principles of safety associated with working in a clinical laboratory handling human blood samples.
14. Promote good public relations by polite and professional interaction with all laboratory staff.
15. Perform other duties as requested.
16. Ability to work independently.
17. All training required to perform the job will be given.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory technology from a program registered by the NYS Office of Professions or an approved substantial equivalent as deemed by NYS.

Experience:

• No experience required, but must have a license.
• Procedures must be performed according to laboratory specifications.

Knowledge and Skills:

• At times, may function without supervision and exercise limited independent judgment.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Ability to fully utilize electronic record systems, equipment, and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Licenses, Certifications:

• New York State Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

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