Medical Laboratory Technologist - Cytotechnologist - Manhattan

$108,160 - $166,400/Yr

Northwell Health - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Laboratory Technologist - Cytotechnologist position involves performing clinical laboratory procedures and examinations in accordance with established protocols. The role requires maintaining equipment and records, conducting quality assurance activities, and exercising independent judgment and responsibility in laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follows established in-process quality control procedures including recording data.
• Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.
• Maintains sufficient supplies at work station.
• Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities.
• Uses Infection Control practices and procedures.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 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 of assignment), required.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Cytotechnologist, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience and/or training specific to the work being done in the area noted above, required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.