Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology Lab

Stony Brook Medicine

$89K — $113K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or eligibility with relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, or a Life Science preferred.
  • Microbiology or generalist registry (or Registry Eligible) from recognized organization preferred.
  • Recent Clinical Bacteriology experience preferred.
  • Recent LIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate technical competence in plating and analysis of bacteria per departmental protocol.
  • Perform microbiology bench work collaboratively with team responsibilities for accurate lab methods.
  • Verify results and correct inconsistencies proactively.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and perform routine maintenance as needed.
  • Keep and manage accurate quality control records for media and reagents as per established protocols.
  • Train CLS students, staff, and pathology residents effectively.
  • Engage in continuous education and maintain professional interaction with all lab and hospital staff.

Benefits

  • Generous leave policies and health plans.
  • State pension plan included.
  • Opportunity for additional annual supplemental pay based on position and shifts.
  • Strict smoke-free environment on campus.
  • Potential for varying pass days and shifts as required.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist is a valuable member of our team, who will demonstrate a high degree of technical competence and knowledge in current methods and techniques. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Demonstrates a high degree of technical competence in plating, isolating, analyzing and bacterial identification as assigned according to establishing departmental protocol.
  • Performs microbiology bench in a team atmosphere with the authority, responsibility, and accountability for accurate performance of lab methods.
  • Verifies accuracies of results, identifies inconsistencies and takes appropriate actions to make corrections.
  • Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine instrument maintenance as assigned per established protocol.
  • Keep accurate quality control records of all media and reagents by following established department's quality control procedure.
  • Proficient in computer/LIS protocol as assigned.
  • Be able to train CLS students, staff, pathology residents and clinical fellows.
  • Engages in continuing education.
  • Interact in a professional manner with lab staff, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the hospital and community.
  • Adheres to all SBUH and departmental policies and protocols.
  • Perform other clinical duties as assigned.
  • Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine.


Qualifications

Required (as evidenced by an attached resume):

NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with demonstrated relevant experience.

Preferred:Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, or a Life Science. Microbiology or generalist registry (or Registry Eligible) from a nationally recognized organization. Recent Clinical Bacteriology and recent LIS experience.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
  • Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
  • All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
  • This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
  • This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
  • Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
  • Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
  • Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
  • Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
  • Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $89,142 - $113,055 Base

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
  • Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
  • Night shift differential ($15,000), evening shift differential ($10,000)
  • Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

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