Medical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology/Bacteriology - Queens

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform laboratory tests and maintain quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have microbiology experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and be licensed in New York. This role involves setting up tests, performing maintenance on equipment, and ensuring compliance with infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year work experience in the relevant area required.
• Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests.
• Maintains equipment and ensures quality control.
• Troubleshoots technical problems and maintains supplies.

Skills

Microbiology

Bacteriology

Quality Control

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Basic Science

Licensed by New York State Education Department as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Job description

Must have microbiology experience - ideally looking for people with bacteriology experience

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.

*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).