Laboratory Technologist L-IV

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technologist performs clinical testing in laboratory areas where he/she is fully trained and in compliance with Federal, State and City regulations.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technologist performs clinical testing in laboratory areas where he/she is fully trained and in compliance with Federal, State and City regulations.
• The technologist obtains or receives laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and body fluids, and performs clinical laboratory tests, obtaining data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease; performs a variety of standardized procedures, both manual and automated, using established standards and controls in order to ensure correct data.
• The technologist understands the principles of and competently performs a variety of techniques where he/she is trained, performs quality control and preventive maintenance, and correctly performs analysis and interprets results obtained as far as accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.
• The technologist works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines, and records and files all data obtained.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist issued by the NYSED; and
2. Candidates must also meet one of the qualification requirements of a laboratory supervisor as outlined in Title 1 0, Section 58-1.4 of the New York Public HeaIth Law.

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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