NYC Health Hospitals
Laboratory Technologist IV-Pathology
NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Job Description
Purpose of Position:
All Laboratory Technologist Generalists must meet the requirements of the New York State Health Code, Part 58-1.5, and must demonstrate prior training and/or experience in the Hematology and Chemistry area before he/she be employed, which are acceptable to the Director of Pathology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Train laboratory interns and demonstrate techniques.Check the performance of the analyzers by running quality controls as per SOPM.Perform remedial action of quality control as per SOPM.Perform required preventive maintenance: daily, weekly, and/or monthlyDocument all remedial action.Call critical lab reports (out-patients and in-patients)Perform CAP and NYSDOH proficiency testing (same as patient testing). Follow the proficiency testing policy.Follow Infection Control Safety procedures; use proper PPE during working hours.Do inventory control (Chemistry and Hematology)Perform parallel studies of reagents and controls as per the policy.Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations.Communicate all issues to the supervisorTroubleshoot all analyzersValidate and verify all laboratory resultsEnter results in LISCalibrate instruments as per protocolAssist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques and methodsDocument daily refrigerator and freezer temperaturesKeep the working area neat and clean at all times, disinfect your working station at the end of each dayPractice "down-time" procedure when neededPerform Special stainsUse and maintain microscopes appropriately IL Coagulation analyzer and Tests ( PT/INR, APTT, Fibrinogen, D-Dimer, Mixing Studies)Siemens Sysmex CBC analyzer and testsSiemens AUI Urine analyzer and testing (Urine Chemistry and Microscopy)Architect HIV analyzerVirology Cepheid analyzer and tests (COVID, FLU A/B, RSV, C-Diff)β-hCGManual DifferentialMalaria Stain, count, and differentiation.Fluid cell count and differential (all body fluids including CSF & Synovial fluids)Semen analysisSpecial stainsTEG analyzerGenMark RP2 analyzerManual Tests (Retic, Sickle cell, manual cell count, etc.)Roche Cobas Analyzer:- Complete Metabolic Panel- Hepatic panel- Urine toxicology- TDM tests- Quantitative β-hCG tests- BNP- COVID Antibody- Troponin
Gen Premier 5000 Analyzer: Blood gas and Electrolyte testsOsmometer and testsFFN analyzer and testsQualitative and Quantitative β-hCG testsCheck incomplete daily and per tourDocument parallel studies and tests with new reagents and controlsAssist in validation studiesAssist with new instrument validation and testingCheck daily monitoring records: Temperature, centrifuge, freezer, incubator....Any additional duties and/or new testsMinimum Qualifications1. Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the NYSED.For Appointment to Levels IV and V1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement of Assignment Level II, candidates must also meet one of the qualification requirements of a laboratory supervisor as outlined in Title 10, Section 58-1.4 of the New York Public Health Law.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment Unit
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Job Description
Purpose of Position:
All Laboratory Technologist Generalists must meet the requirements of the New York State Health Code, Part 58-1.5, and must demonstrate prior training and/or experience in the Hematology and Chemistry area before he/she be employed, which are acceptable to the Director of Pathology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Train laboratory interns and demonstrate techniques.Check the performance of the analyzers by running quality controls as per SOPM.Perform remedial action of quality control as per SOPM.Perform required preventive maintenance: daily, weekly, and/or monthlyDocument all remedial action.Call critical lab reports (out-patients and in-patients)Perform CAP and NYSDOH proficiency testing (same as patient testing). Follow the proficiency testing policy.Follow Infection Control Safety procedures; use proper PPE during working hours.Do inventory control (Chemistry and Hematology)Perform parallel studies of reagents and controls as per the policy.Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations.Communicate all issues to the supervisorTroubleshoot all analyzersValidate and verify all laboratory resultsEnter results in LISCalibrate instruments as per protocolAssist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques and methodsDocument daily refrigerator and freezer temperaturesKeep the working area neat and clean at all times, disinfect your working station at the end of each dayPractice "down-time" procedure when neededPerform Special stainsUse and maintain microscopes appropriately IL Coagulation analyzer and Tests ( PT/INR, APTT, Fibrinogen, D-Dimer, Mixing Studies)Siemens Sysmex CBC analyzer and testsSiemens AUI Urine analyzer and testing (Urine Chemistry and Microscopy)Architect HIV analyzerVirology Cepheid analyzer and tests (COVID, FLU A/B, RSV, C-Diff)β-hCGManual DifferentialMalaria Stain, count, and differentiation.Fluid cell count and differential (all body fluids including CSF & Synovial fluids)Semen analysisSpecial stainsTEG analyzerGenMark RP2 analyzerManual Tests (Retic, Sickle cell, manual cell count, etc.)Roche Cobas Analyzer:- Complete Metabolic Panel- Hepatic panel- Urine toxicology- TDM tests- Quantitative β-hCG tests- BNP- COVID Antibody- Troponin
Gen Premier 5000 Analyzer: Blood gas and Electrolyte testsOsmometer and testsFFN analyzer and testsQualitative and Quantitative β-hCG testsCheck incomplete daily and per tourDocument parallel studies and tests with new reagents and controlsAssist in validation studiesAssist with new instrument validation and testingCheck daily monitoring records: Temperature, centrifuge, freezer, incubator....Any additional duties and/or new testsMinimum Qualifications1. Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the NYSED.For Appointment to Levels IV and V1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirement of Assignment Level II, candidates must also meet one of the qualification requirements of a laboratory supervisor as outlined in Title 10, Section 58-1.4 of the New York Public Health Law.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment Unit
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs