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NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.
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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology - Per Diem - Clinical Labs-Microbiology - Per Diem - Monday -.
In this role, the successful candidate Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs various clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Laboratory Department in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Analyzes and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy of same. Repeat tests as necessary, especially those yielding abnormal or atypical results, and notifies appropriate personnel of such results.

Job Responsibilities:

Performance Expectations: Technical Skills

• Applies a basic level of knowledge of methods and clinical relevance of tests performed in their area of responsibility.
• Performs all preventive maintenance on schedule in accordance with laboratory procedure.
• Recognizes abnormal instrument or test performance and does not release patient results until the situation is corrected.
• Performs basic troubleshooting procedures and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Monitors reagent and supply inventory and informs supervisor of needs.
• Works effectively in high-pressure situations.  Does not lose composure or make mistakes when processing a high volume of work.
• Organizes work well so others can easily work with them and take over for them in their absence
• Verifies and Processes specimens in an organized and timely manner.
• Can perform phlebotomy when required with expertise.
• Follows all procedures accurately.
• Performs all test procedures accurately

Performance Expectations: Quality Assurance

• Performs Quality Control according to Laboratory protocol.
• Documents Quality Control.
• Documents corrective action when needed.
• Follows laboratory procedure when Q.C. fails.
• Applies knowledge of test interrelationships and assures results are accurate

Performance Expectations: Communication

• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Listens attentively and follows directions.
• Demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Effectively utilizes the computer to process specimens, report results and access information.
• Communicates ideas and suggestions with a positive intent.
• Conveys respect for the profession and acts in a professional manner.
• Works well in cooperation with others.
• Communicates knowledge and demonstrates procedures effectively to coworkers and students.
• Critical values are called to the designated contact person and recorded in the critical value book.
• Computer downtime procedures are followed when the computer is not operational.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize technical communication (procedure manual etc.) in the performance of their duties.

Analytical Skills

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to determine the cause and find solutions.
• Follows a logical process to problem resolution
• Uses all available resources to solve problems including manuals and manufacturers technical services
• Displays knowledge of mathematical and statistical calculations to evaluate Quality Control and calculate patient results

Other Functions and Performance Expectations

Performance Expectations:

• Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance
• Reports to assigned area on time for scheduled shift
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code.  Arrives to work appropriately dressed, well groomed and neat.
• Completes all hospital requirements at designated time (i.e. annual assessments, educational, MedNetTra)
• Conforms to policies regarding confidentiality of information
• Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a BS in Medical Technology which includes a clinical internship or BS in a related discipline with one year supervised clinical laboratory experience.
NYS Education Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or Eligible
Professional accreditation preferred.
Analytical skills necessary to analyze data and perform mathematical calculations.
Basic knowledge of computer fundamentals and experience with laboratory information systems.
Technical skills necessary to operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and perform routine and complex testing.
Effectively communicates detailed data and procedures
Works effectively in high-pressure situations
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Performs supervisory responsibilities.
Required Licenses: Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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—Suffolk 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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