Lead Lab Technologist (SO)

Description:

Our Culture

Transforming care, optimizing patient satisfaction and creating better patient outcomes are just some of the things our talented team members are doing at North Shore-LIJ each and every day. As a culture committed to providing our customers with the highest quality service, we stand behind our core values: Patients first; Caring; Excellence; Innovation; Integrity and Teamwork. It is our commitment and our culture that sets us apart from others and is the cornerstone of everything we do. Join an organization whose team members are valued, cared for and offered continuous opportunities to grow. Click on the link to learn more about us: www.northshorelij.com/goals

Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and other tests pursuant to established protocols including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.

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  Sets-up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab area and personal qualifications. Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results.
  
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  Follows established in-process quality control procedures including recording data.
  
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  Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  
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  Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.
  
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  Maintains sufficient supplies at work station.
  
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  Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities.
  
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  Uses Infection Control practices and procedures.
  
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  Performs related duties, as required.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science, or related field, required.

• Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (or as appropriate to area assignment), required.

  Minimum of six (6) years relevant clinical experience, required.

Please note: North Shore-LIJ is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and the use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. Free smoking cessation programs and quit medications are offered to team members who wish to quit through the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control.