Lab Technologist 5-Chem

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. 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 Description TOUR 2 - 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M Supervisory responsibility for the day to day operations of the Biochemistry section of the laboratory. Develops and implements standard operating procedures. Assisting the Director of Pathology and Laboratory in supporting quality control and risk management. Under Leadership working on QC/QA, leading PI projects. Reviews proficiency data for accuracy, completion and timely submission. Develops, implements and maintains an in-service education program. Investigates and resolves difficult analyses, interprets results and performs unusual and complicated tests. Allocates staff on the basis of workload, available space and equipment. Performs annual performance appraisals and competencies for reporting employees. Implements new procedures, updates and revises current procedures. Organizes, monitors and updates documentation (Manuals) of technical policies and procedures. Maintains the necessary documentation and records to comply with TJC, CAP, Medicare, Medicaid, North Brooklyn Health Network and Laboratory regulations. Screens applicants for job requirements based on predetermined criteria. Demonstrates knowledge in the use of Laboratory Information System (LIS). Reviews in-house and reference laboratories incomplete work lists. Processes and reviews all requisitions and contracts for Biochemistry section. Performs result verifications. Performs correlation/validation protocol for methodology changes and new procedures. Minimum Qualifications 1. Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the NYSED. For Appointment to Levels IV and V 1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement of Assignment Level II, candidates must also meet one of the qualification requirements of a laboratory supervisor as outlined in Title 10, Section 58-1.4 of the New York Public Health Law. Special Notes: Qualifying experience is not limited to New York State. Candidates that are solely licensed or issued permits to practice as cytotechnologists or histotechnologists may only be assigned work, including supervising personnel performing laboratory work, in a laboratory discipline/specialty appropriate to their license or permit. Candidates that are licensed or hold permits to practice as clinical laboratory technologists may be assigned work, including supervising personnel performing laboratory work, in all laboratory disciplines/specialties NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2024-11-10