Boston University

Clinical Lab Technologist -Biochemistry

Boston University$101K — $127K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or relevant field
  • One year of experience in a clinical laboratory, including internships
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills required
  • Proficient computer skills preferred, ASCP registry is a plus
  • Multitasking abilities and flexibility preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform laboratory tests and procedures with independent judgment and document results
  • Evaluate problems and develop timely, workable solutions
  • Handle varying workloads while ensuring accuracy
  • Follow policies for accurate methodology and result reporting
  • Communicate critical values promptly to nursing units
  • Conduct quality control analysis and maintenance procedures
  • Correlate final patient results with historical data

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
  • Generous time-off program
  • Access to employee resource groups for peer support
  • Holistic wellness program targeting physical, mental, and financial health
  • Support for career development and family life planning
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for diagnostic purposes under minimal supervision

Job Responsibilities:
  • Performs laboratory tests and procedures, which require technical skill and an exercise of independent judgment with minimal supervision, and documents results to ensure compliance with Medical Center and regulatory requirements.
  • Applies sound technical judgment in evaluating problems and developing prompt, reasonable, workable alternatives, which benefit the patient within established guidelines of the department.
  • Handles varying workloads while maintaining accuracy.
  • Follows approved policies and procedures in performing specific methodologies and instrument operations and follows approved policies for proper recording (accuracy and legibility) and reporting of all results.
  • Calls Critical Values to nursing unit immediately upon their completion and records the name of person to whom the results were given as well as the time of the call.
  • Demonstrates sufficient knowledge or expertise in dealing with scientific principles involved in the methodology performed; as well as alternative methodologies and their application to a given situation.
  • Brings unresolved problems to the attention of a supervisor/assistant supervisor(s) and is prepared to report on the results of initial problem investigation and discuss possible causes and solutions by presenting factual and objective data.
  • Performs additional procedures as required to ensure the quality of the laboratory testing performed; and documents this activity.
  • Performs and records periodic quality control analysis, instrument function checks and preventive maintenance procedures following approved policy.
  • Correlates final patient result with known facts concerning the patients history (previous results) to determine goodness of fit and recognized illogical results.
  • Follows approved guidelines in approaches to problem solving and devises appropriate courses of action when patient results, control values and instrument function parameters are inconsistent or invalid: including investigation of possible sources of variance/interference, by taking appropriate action and/or performing additional testing as necessary to assure the accuracy of the reported patient value. Maintains sufficient working supplies in order to assure the continued integrity of workstation operations.
  • Maintains up-to-date pending logs to ensure that all specimens have been processed accordingly.
  • Performs and documents preventive maintenance procedures and instrument function checks.
  • Performs preventive maintenance procedures at each workstation as required. Documents all maintenance performed, both scheduled and unscheduled.
  • Documents all required information in the appropriate section of the instrument problem log.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor's Degree in the major of biology, chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university or education requirement grandfathered by the NYSOP.
  • One year experience in a clinical laboratory (completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable).
  • Effective Interpersonal and Communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient computer skills. ASCP registry preferred. Multitasking abilities and flexibility are a plus

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health 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.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $101,555.94 - $127,619.35 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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