Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Part Time

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Part Time. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for diagnostic purposes under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine microbiological/immunological testing of specimens on technologist level.
• Checks specimens for accuracy and appropriate containers. Correctly subcultures to specific media for optimal recovery of microbes.
• Identifies presence of microbes by culture, antibody, or other means.
• Performs antibiotic susceptibilities if applicable.
• Interprets and records results of testing, differentiating between normal and abnormal results.
• Reports results promptly via computer or telephone.
• Reviews results and consults appropriate reference sources when needed.
• Consults with superiors to assist in interpretation when necessary.
• Performs Quality Control measures to ensure accuracy of results.
• Performs laboratory tests and procedures requiring technical skill and independent judgment, ensuring compliance with Medical Center and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates problems and develops prompt, reasonable, workable alternatives within established guidelines.
• Follows approved policies and procedures for methodologies, instrument operations, and recording/reporting results.
• Calls Critical Values to nursing units immediately and records the name of the person and time of the call.
• Demonstrates expertise in scientific principles involved in methodology and alternative methodologies.
• Brings unresolved problems to the attention of supervisors and discusses possible causes and solutions.
• Performs additional procedures to ensure quality of laboratory testing.
• Correlates final patient results with patient history to determine goodness of fit and recognize illogical results.
• Investigates sources of variance/interference and takes appropriate action to ensure accuracy of reported patient values.
• Maintains sufficient working supplies and up-to-date pending logs.
• Performs and documents preventive maintenance procedures and instrument function checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a NYS Department of Education registered program, or Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences from an accredited college or university, or education requirement grandfathered by the NYSOP.
• One year of experience in a clinical laboratory (completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable).
• Effective Interpersonal Communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills.
• ASCP registry preferred.
• Multitasking abilities and flexibility are a plus.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range of $55.80 - $69.55 Hourly for this role. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.