Laboratory Technologist 3-MicroBiology

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in healthcare is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to oversee laboratory quality control, advise staff, and conduct complex tests. Join a team dedicated to high-quality healthcare services, benefiting from comprehensive health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Qualifications

• One (1) year of full-time paid experience as a technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank.

Responsibilities

• Maintains program of quality control and participates in quality assurance.
• Conducts tests and/or other complex analyses.
• Advises staff on appropriate methods and techniques.

Skills

Quality Control

Advising Staff

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Test Conducting

Data Recording

Job description

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Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

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.

Job Description

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintains a program of quality control and participates in a program of quality assurance.

2. Advises staff on appropriate methods and techniques.

3. 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.

4. Prepares labels, packages, and standardizes laboratory media, reagents, controls and specimens for use in analyses.

5. Prepares work orders for laboratory repairs.

6. Assists in developing and revising laboratory policies and procedures.

7. Conducts tests and/or other complex analyses.

8. Designs and maintains charts, logs, and other records.

9. Testifies in court or other proceedings as an expert witness.

10. May prepare correspondence and narrative/statistical reports.

11. May participate in or supervise the preparation, administration, and rating of laboratory proficiency test programs.

Minimum Qualifications

1. One (1) year of full-time paid experience as a technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank.

How To Apply

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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