Lab Technologist (FH)

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist to perform clinical laboratory procedures, maintain equipment, and participate in quality assurance activities. The role requires setting up and running a range of routine to complex tests, preparing specimens, and reporting results with careful data documentation.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field and be licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist by NYSED, with at least 1 year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science or related field is required.
• Licensed by New York State Education Department as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist is required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience or training in the noted area.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures.
• Prepare and test specimens for examination and report results.
• Follow in-process quality control procedures and record data.
• Perform routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic instrumentation, media, reagents, stains, and methodologies.
• Maintain supplies at the work station and ensure quality control and assurance activities.

Skills

Laboratory tests

Quality control

Infection control

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Specimen preparation

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and other tests pursuant to established protocols including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.

Job Responsibility

• * Sets-up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab area and personal qualifications.Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results
• * Follows established in-process quality control procedures including recording data.
• *Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• * Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.
• * Maintains sufficient supplies at work station.
• * Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities
• * Uses Infection Control practices and procedures.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science or related field, required. Licensed by New York State Education Department as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (or as appropriate to area of assignment), required.Minimum of one (1) year work experience and/or training specific to the work being done in the area noted above, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).