Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Biochemistry

NYU Langone Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform complex tests on specimens for diagnostic purposes under minimal supervision. The successful candidate will document results, follow quality control measures, and assist with instrument maintenance.

Strong communication with nursing staff and adherence to regulatory requirements are essential. NYU Langone Health offers career growth within a leading academic medical center and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or biology/chemistry/physical sciences (as applicable).
• One year experience in a clinical laboratory (internship acceptable).
• Effective interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests and procedures with minimal supervision and documents results.
• Maintains accuracy while handling varying workloads and records results per policies.
• Performs preventive maintenance and instrument checks; logs all maintenance.
• Investigates variances/interference and ensures accuracy of patient results; documents issues.
• Calls critical values to nursing units promptly and records recipient and time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's Degree in biology/chemistry/physical sciences

Tools

ASCP registry

Job description

Job ID: 1160509_RR00119090

Facility: NYU Langone Medical Center

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for diagnostic purposes under minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory tests and procedures, which require technical skill and an exercise of independent judgment with minimal supervision, and documents results to ensure compliance with Medical Center and regulatory requirements. Applies sound technical judgment in evaluating problems and developing prompt, reasonable, workable alternatives, which benefit the patient within established guidelines of the department.
• Handles varying workloads while maintaining accuracy. Follows approved policies and procedures in performing specific methodologies and instrument operations and follows approved policies for proper recording (accuracy and legibility) and reporting of all results.
• Performs and documents preventive maintenance procedures and instrument function checks. Performs preventive maintenance procedures at each workstation as required. Documents all maintenance performed, both scheduled and unscheduled. Documents all required information in the appropriate section of the instrument problem log.
• Follows approved guidelines in approaches to problem solving and devises appropriate courses of action when patient results, control values and instrument function parameters are inconsistent or invalid: including investigation of possible sources of variance/interference, by taking appropriate action and/or performing additional testing as necessary to assure the accuracy of the reported patient value. Maintains sufficient working supplies in order to assure the continued integrity of workstation operations. Maintains up-to-date pending logs to ensure that all specimens have been processed accordingly.
• Performs additional procedures as required to ensure the quality of the laboratory testing performed; and documents this activity. Performs and records periodic quality control analysis, instrument function checks and preventive maintenance procedures following approved policy. Correlates final patient result with known facts concerning the patients history (previous results) to determine goodness of fit and recognized illogical results.
• Calls Critical Values to nursing unit immediately upon their completion and records the name of person to whom the results were given as well as the time of the call. Demonstrates sufficient knowledge or expertise in dealing with scientific principles involved in the methodology performed; as well as alternative methodologies and their application to a given situation. Brings unresolved problems to the attention of a supervisor/assistant supervisor(s) and is prepared to report on the results of initial problem investigation and discuss possible causes and solutions by presenting factual and objective data.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor's Degree in the major of biology, chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university or education requirement grandfathered by the NYSOP.
• One year experience in a clinical laboratory (completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable).
• Effective Interpersonal Communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient computer skills. ASCP registry preferred. Multitasking abilities and flexibility are a plus.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive range of medical services across a single standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. With an extra extensive network of organizations, collaborative projects, and a future focus, the program offers a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The holistic employee wellness program focuses on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care and enhances the overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $101,555.94 - $127,619.35 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.