Lab Technologist 4

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is seeking a Lab Technologist 4 to oversee laboratory staff and perform complex tests in a state-of-the-art facility. The position demands a valid clinical laboratory license and practical experience in laboratory practices, ensuring high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid NYSED license.
• Experience in supervising personnel and performing laboratory tests is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate laboratory staff performance.
• Conduct routine clinical laboratory tests and quality control.
• Participate in proficiency testing and maintain laboratory records.

Skills

Supervising laboratory staff

Performing laboratory tests

Quality control procedures

Education

Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist

Tools

Laboratory equipment

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$114,764.00/yr - $114,764.00/yr

Marketing Statement

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.

Job Description

Purpose of Position:

This class of positions encompasses the scopes of practice of clinical laboratory technologists and, where appropriate, cytotechnologists and histotechnologists, in accordance with Article 165 of the New York State Education Law and Title 10 of the New York State Public Health Law. Additionally, performs clinical laboratory work that varies in degree of difficulty and/or supervises a major program initiative or activity. All personnel perform related work, as appropriate to area(s) of assignment and licensure.

Under general direction, with extensive latitude for independent judgment and decision making, supervises, directs, trains, assigns work to, establishes schedules for work completion, and reviews and evaluates work performance of personnel in a large laboratory or more than one small laboratory, performing tests and complex procedures in laboratory specialties and subspecialties; supervises and directs laboratory staff in a water pollution control laboratory in the performance of laboratory tests for fecal matter and microscopic algae; performs biochemical, plankton, zooplankton and other species of analyses.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

At a higher level, performs the typical tasks of Assignment Level I:

• Performs routine clinical laboratory tests and procedures for diagnosis and treatment on specimens submitted to the laboratory; enters raw data from instruments into computer to determine final results and records results on report forms, in record books, and/or in electronic form, as appropriate and required; and processes specimens and cultures, isolates and identifies micro-organisms, prepares and examines slides and smears.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment, and performs quality control procedures.
• Participates in internal and external programs of quality control and proficiency testing, as required by regulatory agencies.
• Prepares packages, labels, standardizes laboratory media, reagents, and controls to ensure that the laboratory is adequately supplied.
• Prepares reports, makes entries on charts, and maintains data and other records on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, as required.
• May oversee, monitor, and/or review the work of subordinate personnel, as required.
  
  

At a higher level, also performs the typical tasks of Assignment Level II:

• Assists with complex analyses on laboratory specimens. In areas outside of specialty or competency, under direct supervision, performs functions which require limited technical skills; records results on laboratory report forms, in record books, and/or in electronic form, as appropriate and required.
• In water pollution control assignments, performs laboratory tests for fecal matter and microscopic alga; performs biochemical, plankton, zooplankton and other species analyses.
• Participates in non-routine testing in connection with research programs in specialty and subspecialty areas, utilizing standard laboratory tests; makes minor modifications which are compliant with acceptable laboratory practices; and records all pertinent data in detail.
• Maintains internal and external programs of quality control and proficiency testing, as required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintains laboratory records and prepares reports.
• Assists in on-the-job or classroom training of subordinates, new personnel, and other persons, as required.
• May supervise subordinate employees. Under direction, reviews the work of subordinates and evaluates and documents work performance; takes corrective action, when needed to maintain the work of the unit at a satisfactory level.
• Orders and maintains adequate amounts of media, reagents, and other supplies or assists supervisor with this function.
  
  

At a higher level, also performs the typical tasks of Assignment Level III:

• Maintains a program of quality control and participates in a program of quality assurance.
• Advises staff on appropriate methods and techniques.
• Oversees the ordering and maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment as well as the preparation, packaging, labeling, and standardization of laboratory media and reagents; and records results and pertinent data of prepared products or oversees this function.
• Prepares labels, packages, and standardizes laboratory media, reagents, controls and specimens for use in analyses.
• Prepares work orders for laboratory repairs.
• Assists in developing and revising laboratory policies and procedures.
• Conducts tests and/or other complex analyses.
• Designs and maintains charts, logs, and other records.
• Testifies in court or other proceedings as an expert witness.
• May prepare correspondence and narrative/statistical reports.
• May participate in or supervise the preparation, administration, and rating of laboratory proficiency test programs.
  
  

In Addition To Performing The Typical Tasks Of Assignment Levels I - III At a Higher Level, As Described Above, Also Performs The Following

• Plans and conducts training sessions for laboratory personnel in various laboratory techniques, and trains subordinates in new procedures and job skills, as needed; counsels subordinates on methods and techniques appropriate for use in complex technical problems or unusual developments in their assignments, consulting authoritative literature, when necessary.
• Oversees a program of quality control and reviews such program performed by subordinates; participates on an individual basis and as a laboratory supervisor in all governmental proficiency test programs.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of laboratory samples for use in simulated and split-sample proficiency testing of clinical and other laboratories, and follows-up by physical inspection of laboratory; submits written or electronic critique of test results.
• May visit laboratories to ensure that laboratory policies and procedures are in compliance with City, State, and federal regulations, or to investigate public complaints; devises appropriate corrective action plans based on problematic findings.
• Performs complex tests on specimens submitted to the laboratory, and records results on report forms, record books, and/or electronic form, as appropriate and required; answers written or oral inquiries regarding areas of specialty from hospital or laboratory personnel and other inquirers; represents the health care system in court and provides expert testimony on pertinent laboratory findings; prepares technical and other reports on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, as required.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budget requests.
• Interviews applicants for the laboratories, and provides appropriate liaison between laboratory staff and those ultimately responsible for administrative policies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the NYSED.
  
  

For Appointment to Levels IV and V

• In addition to meeting the qualification requirement of Assignment Level II, candidates must also meet one of the qualification requirements of a laboratory supervisor as outlined in Title 10, Section 58-1.4 of the New York Public Health Law.
  
  

Special Notes

Qualifying experience is not limited to New York State.

Candidates that are solely licensed or issued permits to practice as cytotechnologists or histotechnologists may only be assigned work, including supervising personnel performing laboratory work, in a laboratory discipline/specialty appropriate to their license or permit. Candidates that are licensed or hold permits to practice as clinical laboratory technologists may be assigned work, including supervising personnel performing laboratory work, in all laboratory disciplines/specialties.

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How To Apply

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Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center

Human Resources Department

234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),

2nd Floor, Annex

Bronx, NY 10451

Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

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