Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Per Diem

Catholic Health Services; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Technologist to support St. Joseph Hospital on Long Island.

The role involves ensuring quality control, aligning tests with patient age groups, and optimizing department workflows to deliver timely lab results. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science and NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, with weekend and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science required.
• NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Establishes/monitors the department's quality control policies and ensures documentation of all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with age-specific population criteria and demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group.
• Establishes and implements service priorities, workflow patterns; monitors workflow to assure prompt and efficient delivery of services.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate departmental performance and recommends measures to improve services and quality of current methodologies

Skills

Communication skills

Weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science

Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist (NYS)

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement award.

Join our exceptional team and work in a great environment with state-of-art equipment and genuine career growth opportunities.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Establishes/monitors the department's quality control policies and ensures documentation of all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Ensures that departmental supplies are stocked and well maintained.
• Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with age-specific population criteria and demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group. Addresses safety and psychological needs in planning or delivering care
• Establishes and implements service priorities, workflow patterns; monitors workflow to assure prompt and efficient delivery of services.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate departmental performance and recommends measures to improve services and quality of current methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science from an accredited school
• Licensed under the NYS Dept of Education as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Knowledge of hematology, chemistry, blood ban, and/or microbiology preferred
• Hospital experience desired
• Must work weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Good oral and written communication skills essential.

Salary Range

USD $59.94 - USD $77.77 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.