Medical Laboratory Technologist (CLS/MLS) - Evening Contract- FlexStaff

Northwell Career Site; Village of Valley Stream (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Career Site seeks a Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical laboratory procedures under established protocols in a high-quality environment. You will set up and run routine and complex tests, prepare specimens, report results and maintain equipment.

Requirements include a NYSED license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, and at least one year of relevant experience. ASCP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Performs clinical laboratory procedures and examinations according to protocols.
• Maintains equipment, records, and quality control activities.
• Requires independent judgment and responsibility in testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and performs routine and complex laboratory tests.
• Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results.
• Follows in-process quality control procedures and records data.
• Maintains lab equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and reagents as needed.
• Upholds Infection Control practices and procedures.

Skills

Lab procedures

Quality assurance

Independent judgment

Infection control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

High School Diploma

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science or related field, required.
• Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) 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.
• ASCP Preferred

*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).