Laboratory Technologist II - Main Hospital Rapid Results Laboratory (overnight)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Flatbush (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technologist II for the Main Hospital Rapid Results Laboratory in NYC. The role involves performing technical duties across laboratory sections with minimal supervision, maintaining precise records, and preparing results for analysis.

The candidate will ensure test accuracy by following SOPs, maintain equipment, and uphold a safe, organized workspace while contributing to process improvements and on-the-job training for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences is required.
• Current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License is required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical laboratory experience (hematology, chemistry experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties in all laboratory sections with minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate records/logs/files in an organized manner.
• Prepare results for analysis and enter test results into the computer with minimal supervision.
• Ensure accuracy of tests by following SOPs; perform routine and advanced equipment maintenance.
• Contribute to safe, clean, and adequately supplied lab area and provide guidance on procedures.
• Oversee shift/area activities and provide training/feedback on lab procedures.
• Manage laboratory environment in compliance with NYS DOH, Joint Commission, OSHA and CLIA.
• Support management to set up new instrumentation and optimize protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Flexible

Education

Bachelors in Medical Technology/Biology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

We are currently seeking an experienced Laboratory Technologist II to join our Main Hospital Rapid Results Laboratory.

Role Overview:

• Perform technical duties in all laboratory sections, with minimal supervision, as assigned.

• Maintain complete, accurate, legible, neat, organized, up-to-date records/logs/files.

• Prepare results for analysis and enter test results into the computer, with minimal supervision.

• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures. Perform routine and advanced equipment maintenance; Create neat, accurate, well-formatted documents.

• Contribute to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assure a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area.

• Provide direction, training, and feedback on all laboratory procedures, as assigned. Oversee activities of assigned shift/area. Perform special assignments as directed.

• Manage the physical environment of the laboratory following New York State DOH, Joint Commission, OSHA and CLIA regulations.

• Ensure smooth workflow and demonstrate decision-making abilities in all aspects of performance in support of the Department.

• Participate in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting of the Laboratory instrumentation.

• Assist laboratory management to set-up new instrumentation, as well as to establish and optimize operational protocols.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Medical Technology, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences) required

• A current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License

• 2+ years of clinical laboratory experience (hematology, chemistry experience preferred)

Core Skills:

• Great attention to detail

• Organized and flexible with tasks

• Highly attentive to details

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, Midnight to 8 am, with rotating weekends

• Location: Main Hospital Campus, 1275 York Avenue in NYC

• Reports to: Supervisor, Laboratory Medicine

10% differential for nights, and an additional 10% differential for weekends!

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Pay Range: $47.23 - $75.59FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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