Lab Technologist 3

NYC Health + HospitalsCarter is a state-of-the-art facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating, equipped with 164-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and 201-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) based in Harlem. Carter excels at providing quality medical, sub-acute, rehabilitative and long-term specialty services for individuals in need of medically-complex care like ventilator weaning. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies our ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnership.From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Carter ranks #6 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received a high-performance rating for Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes in America 2024.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Job DescriptionPosition Overview: The L3 technologist is competent in all areas of the laboratory and ensures that day-to-day operations are carried out efficiently and effectively. Demonstrates the ability to delegate, train and supervise, as well as carry out necessary maintenance and trouble-shooting activities. Communicates with clinical staff, affiliate laboratories, vendors and regulatory agencies as necessary. Participates in laboratory and hospital-wide improvement activities as required. Reports to the general supervisor and laboratory manager.Responsibilities:Performs appropriate analysis for Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation Provides coverage in all areas of the laboratory as needed.Accessions and prepares specimens for in-house testing and send out testing to Reference Laboratories.Participates in College of American Pathology (CAP) Proficiency Testing Programs. Submit to CAP, all Hematology Coag proficiency results and performs proficiency test deviancy on received results.Performs instrument checks, calibration and quality control testing for automated instruments used in specimen analysis.Maintains appropriate records, i.e. qc, preventive maintenanceMakes intelligent decisions with minimal supervision, and also possess ability to use independent judgment(s) in the absence of a Manager or Director.Provides physicians with assistance pertaining to specimen collection, in-house or reference lab testing capabilities as needed.Monitors inventory levels and informs Manager, and orders the required amounts. Calculates reagents needed.Calls and assigns Phlebotomists for blood work when it is requested.Adheres to Infection Control Standard PrecautionsPerforms periodic maintenance for instruments and troubleshooting as needed.Responsible for all QC and IQAP programs in Chemistry.Performs reagent validations.Performs study for new coagulation reagents lot rollover. Responsible for implementing new instruments in Chemistry and training of lab technologistsMinimum Qualifications1. Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the addition to meeting the qualification requirement of Assignment Level II, appointment to Level III requires:1. One (1) year of full-time paid experience as a technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2025-02-22