Clinical Laboratory Technologist- Days

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 46,617 - 60,600; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is looking for a full-time Lab Technologist to join their team. This role involves analyzing patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates must possess a BS in Medical Laboratory Technology and hold a valid New York State license.

The position requires working 40 hours a week, including rotating weekends and holidays. The salary range is between $33.84 and $43.99 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• One year of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist preferred.
• New York State license or permit required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient and quality control samples using laboratory instruments.
• Report results using computer and instrument interfaces.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine testing, calibrations, and preventive maintenance.
• Process and report laboratory specimens.

Skills

Laboratory processes

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Medical Laboratory Technology

NYSDOH requirements for licensure

Job description

Lab Technologist (Highland Hospital)

Highland Hospital is seeking a full‑time Lab Technologist to join its team. Candidates will work 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 7 am–3:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays, day and evening shifts.

Job Description

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. The role includes instrument maintenance, operation of instrumentation, daily quality control, and adherence to all laboratory policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient, proficiency, and quality control samples using moderately complex instrumentation or methodology.
• Report results of patient, proficiency, and quality control samples using the computer and/or instrument interfaces.
• Operate all types of laboratory and computer equipment in 2 of the core areas.
• Perform routine testing operations, operational checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and remedial maintenance of equipment.
• Receive, identify, log, label, process, and report laboratory specimens using established and documented procedures.
• Calculate and record results, including quality control specimens, and refer questionable or inconsistent values to supervisor.
• Aid in maintaining quality control programs by performing determinations, recording data, checking results, taking and documenting corrective action; report any discrepancies to technical specialist, CLT tech II, or supervisor.
• Refer persistent or difficult problems to section head or in‑charge technologist.
• Telephone STAT and/or critical tests and critical values as required by laboratory policy and procedure.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Medical Laboratory Technology or 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: Ability to perform laboratory processes, prioritize, and multi‑task.

Salary Range

$33.84 – $43.99 per hour. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual hourly rate will be set within the job’s compensation range, considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.