Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Cancer Center

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Cancer Center.

Responsible for the day to day testing in the Cancer Center Laboratory and performs laboratory procedures in specific sections of Pathology including Chemistry Hematology and Immunology etc ensuring that timely quality reports are available for physicians to be used in patient diagnosis and treatment Qualifications of licensed laboratory staff must be written and used as guidelines in the evaluation of laboratory applicants Licensed laboratory staff must have written responsibilities that will be used as guidelines for periodic performance assessments

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Pursuant to CFR 493 1495 responsibilities each technologist is responsible for specimen processing test performance and reporting of test results Processes specimens performs tests and reports test results in a fully acceptable manner
• Determines the priority of work to ensure rapid turn around of critical test results Prepares reagents standards and controls according to manufacturers procedures Maintains accurate and timely data base entry via the Laboratory Information System in use Performs only those moderate or high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual s education training or experience and technical abilities
• Follows the laboratory s procedures for specimen handling and processing test analyses reporting and maintaining records of patient test results Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens Adhere to the laboratory s quality control policies document all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed Follows the laboratory s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the established acceptable levels of performance
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor or director Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory s established performance specifications May provide orientation and training of new employees
• Reviews Policy and Procedure Safety and Infection Control manuals as required Maintains a clean efficient and safe work area Contributes to the team effort exhibit flexibility and adaptability to change unexpected circumstances and wide spectrum of laboratory situations Cooperates with coworkers and managers to maintain a productive and harmonious work environment Fulfills continuing education requirements of the laboratory and/or certification agency Maintains an awareness of implementation or changes in policies by reading written and electronic communications postings and protocols
• Adheres to and participates in quality assurance and/or IOP projects as designated by the Lab Director Coordinator of Laboratory Services or Supervisor Lab Technologist Attends section meetings and/or in service training sessions that communicate changes in laboratory practices and/or regulations and compliance as required OR reads and initials meeting minutes if attendance is not possible
• Adheres to attendance and dress code standards

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor’s Degree in the major of biology chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university or education requirement grandfathered by the NYSOP One year experience in a clinical laboratory completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable NYS License 1 year completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable Effective Interpersonal and Communication skills required. 

Required Licenses: CliniclLabTechnolgst-NYSPermit, Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS

Preferred Qualifications:
Phlebotomy experience ASCP or equivalent Minimum two years of clinical laboratory generalist experience preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $96,670.42 – $121,542.23 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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