Path Technologist - Anatomical

Northwell Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform a range of laboratory tests and examinations in accordance with established protocols. The role includes specimen preparation, result reporting, data recording, and routine equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate will hold NYSED licensure, a related bachelor's degree or higher, and at least one year of relevant experience, with histology experience preferred. This is a full-time position in a clinical laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensed by NYSED as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (LIC-CLT or LIC-CYTOT) is required.
• Minimum of one year work experience and/or training in the stated area is required.
• Histology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the lab area; prepares and tests specimens 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 supplies at the work station.
• Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities.
• Uses infection control practices and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Basic Science 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.

*ADA Essential Functions

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).