Microbiology Lab Technologist Day Shift Growth

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center’s Division of Clinical Pathology is seeking a Clinical Microbiology Lab Technologist at the Moses campus to perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid, and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment, with timely reporting and QA/QC.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science (medical technology preferred) and a NYS CLT license or limited permit; work hours are 9:00 AM–5:30 PM with alternate weekends, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred.
• New York State CLT license or limited permit required; provisional permit within probationary period.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and automated equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid, and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment, depending on procedure.
• Monitor specimens to ensure work is completed.
• Review data prior to release.
• Report all panic, abnormal, etc. values.
• Maintain quality control data on tests performed, resolve QC failures and document actions as stipulated by laboratory procedures.
• Prepare reagents and take inventory, and advise supervisor as required.
• Maintain all records of work performed and keep maintenance logs of equipment.
• Assist with answering the telephone and perform order entry in the LIS system, as necessary.
• May have individual responsibility for the work of a laboratory unit and may provide leadership for technicians.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Maintain clean work area in accordance with Infection Control guidelines.
• Perform other laboratory related tasks under the direction of a supervisor as needed.

Skills

Quality control

Blood testing

Laboratory skills

Microbiology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a physical science

Tools

LIS software

Automated equipment

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center’s Division of Clinical Pathology is seeking a Clinical Microbiology Lab Technologist at the Moses campus to perform routine and emergency tests on blood, serum, spinal fluid, and other body fluids using automated and manual equipment, with timely reporting and QA/QC.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science (medical technology preferred) and a NYS CLT license or limited permit; work hours are 9:00 AM–5:30 PM with alternate weekends, and opportunities