Clin Lab Technologist I - Serology/Immunology

Department/Unit: Serology/Immunology • Work Shift: Day

About the role

Lab Techs will utilize knowledge and clinical laboratory experience to perform testing in an accurate and timely manner. The Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs tests that aid clinicians in the detection and diagnosis of disease and/or monitor the progress of defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. This position requires the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor in only those specialties or subspecialties for which the technologist is qualified by education, training and experience. The technologist is directed by the Laboratory Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control
• Uses effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employees
• Weekday, weeknight and holiday on-call required
• Performs maintenance and quality control procedures
• Use automated equipment and instruments as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to infectious and hazardous chemicals as outlined in the department’s Chemical Hygiene Plan

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology – required
• Bachelor's Degree with the minimum number of required credit hours in the sciences AND have received appropriate clinical education in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program – required
• Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the NYSED – required

Physical Demands

• Standing – Constantly
• Walking – Constantly
• Sitting – Rarely
• Lifting – Frequently
• Carrying – Frequently
• Pushing – Occasionally
• Pulling – Occasionally
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Balancing – Occasionally
• Stooping – Frequently
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Crouching – Frequently
• Crawling – Occasionally
• Reaching – Frequently
• Handling – Frequently
• Grasping – Frequently
• Feeling – Constantly
• Talking – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Repetitive Motions – Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold – Rarely
• Extreme heat – Rarely
• Humidity – Rarely
• Wet – Rarely
• Noise – Constantly
• Hazards – Frequently
• Temperature Change – Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions – Rarely
• Vibration – Rarely

Pay

$59,066.00 – $88,599.00