Clinical Lab Technologist – Hematology

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

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing and assessing complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Laboratory set-up: Preparation of laboratory area, equipment and instrument for testing.
• Prepares and sets-up equipment, testing compounds and work area.
• Calibrates, conducts performance checks, records and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment according to laboratory policy.
• Ensures the appropriate and adequate supply of materials is available at all times.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunction.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Planning and time utilization: Efficiency in adapting to changes in order to facilitate adequate staffing and effective demonstration in identifying and acting on priorities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates alertness and adaptability to changes in schedule and work conditions; responds appropriately.
• Recognizes and deals with priorities. Uses time effectively by completing all assign tasks in a timely manner
• Utilizes spare time to review stored collection of abnormal slides, textbooks, periodicals, tech samples, safety videos etc to enhance theoretical knowledge and technical skills.
• Interpretation and recording of test results: Exhibits sound judgment in handling and reporting test results.
• Makes determination of normal and abnormal test values accurately. Reports information promptly via telephone, Laboratory and or Hospital Information Systems.
• Examines prepared stained smears and demonstrates knowledge and good judgment in interpreting morphology.
• Reviews preliminary diagnosis and consults appropriate reference sources to assist in interpretation.
• Reviews abnormal cell morphology with respective supervisors.
• Seeks information or ask assistance from supervisor when necessary regarding difficult or questionable results; is prepared to report on results of initial investigation and discuss possible causes and solution. Decides necessity for additional testing to confirm findings.
• Quality Control: Monitors testing equipment, solutions and work environment by following laboratory Quality Control procedures, ensuring the overall reliability of test results.
• Monitors testing equipment, solutions and work environment by following laboratory quality control procedures.
• Cleans and calibrates testing equipment regularly. Inspect reagents, solution, and chemicals to ensure that they are of high quality and record lot numbers according to guidelines. 
• Assure reagents are not used beyond expiration date. Run and interprets control value to ensure standardization within deviation guidelines.
• Attempts to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and report same to supervisor.
• Communicates with Manufacturers service department dispatch office when unable to rectify inoperable instruments.
• Follows manufacturers recommended preventive maintenance schedule.
• Specimen preparation and testing. Prepares specimens to be tested: identifies and prepares accurately, specimens which have been collected by phlebotomy team, nurses, or physicians in accordance with laboratory procedures. Clinical Testing: Performs manual and automated tests on blood and body fluids.
• Checks sample to ensure correct identification and matches with accompanying labels to ensure accuracy of recording and reporting results.
• Completes all scheduled and stat tests in a timely manner. Adheres to laboratorys safety policies; operates and troubleshoots instruments according to established procedures.
• Specimen Collection: Synthesizing appropriate patient interaction and identification. Collects specimen to be tested. Ensures the test tray is clean and properly supplied. Checks beeper prior to going on floors.
• Greets patient in a courteous manner by introducing self and calling the patient by name. If a baby, use T.L.C. If a child, obtain his or her confidence. Parents or guardians are never asked to leave the patients room. Ensure the name on the transmittal matches patients wristband. Completes the verification before procedure is started. Uses isolation techniques according to Infection Control guidelines.
• Uses clean disposable gloves for each patient.
• Completes all capillary blood collection in a timely manner and communicates with the laboratory before returning to the laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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).
• Effective Interpersonal Communication skills required. 

Preferred Qualifications:
NCA/ASCP certification

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.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. 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 – $96,670.42 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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