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NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL-LONG ISLAND is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist. In this role, the successful candidate aids in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease using the latest computerized interfaced biomedical instruments to generate accurate, reliable results. Analyzes blood, body fluids and tissues. Examines specimens to detect various disease states. Correlates and interpreting clinical laboratory tests using their independent judgment and responsibilities. Monitors quality, recognizes testing errors, detects and resolves problematic specimens. Disseminates clinical laboratory test information to clinicians. Evaluates clinical laboratory testing for each individual patient. Recognizes the need to incorporate new methodologies, instrumentation and tests as they relate to current trends and needs. Responsible for training and teaching student, residents and staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to the laboratory's Quality Control policies and procedures, instrumentation maintenance procedures and, instrument trouble shooting protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in unit based quality improvement initiatives. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services or obtains information presented.
• Recognizes unsafe working conditions and takes corrective action. Follows OSHA regulations for PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment) such as lab coats, gloves and protective shields when in contact with blood and body fluids.
• Develops, coordinates and provides team support. Coaches, mentors and trains Medical Technology Students, Residents and other Technologists and Technicians.
• Notifies appropriate personnel in the case of any unacceptable samples, and records in departmental call log all specific information. Calls critical values to the appropriate person, requires verification of results and documents in departmental call log all specific information.
• Recognizes system failures and takes effective corrective action. Determines whether the patient/test sample integrity is acceptable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• To qualify you must have a Bachelor's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Or Clinical Lab Science consistent with NY State Department of Health supervisory requirements Guidelines.
• Current New York State Dept of Education medical laboratory License or provisional permit.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification.
• 3 - 5 years Clinical laboratory science experience.
• Strong communication (both oral and written), critical thinking, data reporting, detail orientation, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Technical skills related to the laboratory discipline.

REQUIRED LICENSES: CliniclLabTechnolgst-NYSPermit, Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification Preferred. 1-2 years of Clinical laboratory science Preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island 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 Hospital-Long Island 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. If you wish to view NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal EEO is the law poster or visit for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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