Laboratory Technologist Level-V

Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

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.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Job Description
1. Directs all operations of a group of laboratories providing diagnostic services; directs the operations of the section providing proficiency testing and training programs for clinical laboratories.
2. Initiates, plans, organizes, coordinates and schedules special studies related to improving services of the laboratories; modifies their techniques, or devises new methodologies.
3. Supervises and monitors the work of the laboratory examiners or consultants inspecting laboratories under permit.
4. Designates and initiates the study of new materials or methods to improve diagnostic procedures.
5. Directs and initiates the study of new materials or methods to improve diagnostic procedures.
6. Assists in the preparation or revision of specifications for laboratory layouts and/or their equipment.
7. Consults with manufacturers, vendors, and contractors concerning laboratory planning and/or equipment.
8. Appraises the need for laboratory supplies and equipment; prepares and forwards requisitions for their acquisition.
9. Prepares annual budget requests.
10. Prepares required activity and progress reports at scheduled intervals.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the NYSED.
For Appointment to Levels IV and V
1. 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 at employment.nychhc.org.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs