Boston University

Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Bacteriology

Boston University$104K — $130K *
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 closely related field
  • One year experience in a clinical laboratory
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • ASCP Certification preferred
  • Excellent computer knowledge/skill

Responsibilities

  • Performs laboratory tests and procedures
  • Follows approved policies for methodologies and result reporting
  • Documents quality control and instrument maintenance procedures
  • Troubleshoots and resolves issues with testing controls and instrument functions
  • Reviews and correlates patient results before electronic release
  • Communicates critical values to medical staff accordingly
  • Completes proficiency and competency assessments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
  • Financial security benefits
  • Generous time-off program
  • Access to employee resource groups for peer support
  • Holistic wellness program focusing on various well-being areas
  • Support for professional development and career growth
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Bacteriology.

In this role, the successful candidate This position performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Performs laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Follows approved policies and procedures in performing specific methodologies and instrument operations and follows approved policies for proper recording and reporting of results.
  • Performs and documents procedures required to ensure the quality of testing being performed. Responsibility includes quality control, instrument preventative maintenance, function checks and calibration.
  • Follow approved guidelines when troubleshooting and carry out appropriate course of action when control values and/or instrument functions checks are invalid or inconsistent.
  • Review patient results prior to release to the electronic medical record. Correlate final results with known facts concerning patient history/previous values and recognize the validity of results and identify/reject those results that are illogical.
  • Communicate critical values and barriers to testing to medical staff according to protocol. Document according to laboratory policy.
  • Complete assigned proficiency and competency assessments
  • Maintain sufficient testing supplies in work area, including ordering if directed by lead.
  • Consistently generate and review pending logs
  • Enters Patient Safety Intelligence (PSI) as required.
  • Participates in the training of new medical technologists/residents at the direction of seniors and lead technologists.
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a 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).
NYS License.
1 year (completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable)
Effective Interpersonal and Communication skills required.

Required Licenses: CliniclLabTechnolgst-NYSPermit, Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS

Preferred Qualifications:
ASCP Certified. Excellent computer knowledge/skill.

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.

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 $104,893.77 - $130,169.38 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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