United Health Services

Laboratory Technical Specialist-Microbiology

United Health Services$76K — $115K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or equivalent (Grandfathered NYS Licensed CLT)
  • Six years of clinical laboratory experience
  • Three years of experience in specialty area
  • NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Specialty certification preferred (e.g., ASCP)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily technical activities in Microbiology section
  • Coordinate section operations at Wilson Medical Center and Binghamton General Hospital
  • Function as a technologist when necessary
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory policies and health regulations
  • Prioritize STAT testing and tests needing immediate processing
  • Act as the technical expert and liaison under guidance of management

Benefits

  • Standard 40-hour workweek
  • Day shift schedule
  • Collaborative and impactful work environment
  • Opportunity to work across multiple facilities
  • Focus on high-priority laboratory testing
Full Job Description
Position Overview
The Laboratory Technical Specialist has direct responsibilities for the technical operations of their section at both Wilson Medical Center and Binghamton General Hospital. Oversees and coordinates the daily technical activities of his/her respective section, and when necessary, functions as a technologist. The Technical Specialists is the technical expert of the section and works under the direction of the Core Laboratory Manager, the Administrative Director, and the Medical Director. All duties are performed in a timely manner according to UHS's Laboratory and Departmental Policies and Procedures, New York State Department of Health Regulations, CAP, and CDC Blood and Body Fluids Procedures, and Infection Control Policies. Priority is given to STAT testing and to tests that require immediate processing.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
Microbiology, UHS Wilson Medical Center

Primary Work Shift:
Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Compensation Range:
$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience

Education/Experience
  • Minimum Required:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or equivalent (Grandfathered NYS Licensed CLT)
    • Six (6) years of clinical laboratory experience, three (3) years of experience in specialty area
  • Preferred:
    • Specialty certification in specialty area


License/Certification
  • Minimum Required:
    • NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Preferred:
    • ASCP Specialty Certification

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a healthcare company that provides a range of services including hospitals, surgery centers, and urgent care centers. The company operates in the United States and the United Kingdom. United Health Services was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Learn more about United Health Services
Size
325,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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