Lab Technologist
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Overview:

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Lab Technologist

Clinical Chemistry

Per-Diem

As an integral member of our Laboratory team, the successful candidate performs blood tests and other body fluid tests using automated analyzers as well as manual methods to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Our core values center on respect, consideration, compassion for all individuals and maintaining awareness of diverse cultural and religious beliefs. Your capacity to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and promote the highest standards of care and safety is critical to the mission of HSS.

Responsibilities

• Identifies morphology of hematopoietic cells in various stages of development and other characteristics of cells, which may be related to disease processes, with understanding of the significance of the finding.
• Performs all quality control and instrument check procedure and maintains all related records.
• Performs all required procedures related to counting and identification of blood cells, coagulation studies, other hematologic procedures, and routine urinalysis using a variety of equipment.
• Perform all required procedures related to enzymes and other chemical analytes using a variety of equipment including Vitros, blood gas analyzers, etc.
• Prepare solutions and reagents used in all test, with particular attention to viability, lot number and expiration date of substance before using in the performance of tests.
• Process stat specimens expeditiously.
• Participate in the QA/PI process and improves performance based on results obtained from QI activities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams.
• Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment.
• Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or related field
• NYS Clinical Laboratory license and registration required

Essential Qualifications

• ASCP preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Active participant in seeking solutions to problems

Other Requirements:#-OnsitePay Range - Minimum:USD $60.00/Hr.Pay Range - Maximum:USD $60.00/Hr.