Path Technologist - Anatomical

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical laboratory procedures under established protocols, maintain equipment and records, and participate in quality assurance activities with independent judgment. The role requires NYSED licensure and may involve histology considerations.

The position emphasizes setup, execution of routine and complex tests, data recording, and compliance with infection control practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (LIC-CLT or LIC-CYTOT), required.
• Minimum of one year work experience and/or training specific to the work.
• Histology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and performs routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures; prepares and tests specimens and reports results.
• Follows in-process quality control procedures and records data.
• Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains and solutions.
• Maintains supplies at the workstation and ensures quality control/assurance activities.
• Uses infection control practices and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

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.

Job Responsibility

• 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.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science or related field, preferred.
• Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (or as appropriate to area of assignment) (LIC-CLT or LIC-CYTOT), required.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience and/or training specific to the work being done in the area noted above, required.
• Histology Experience 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).