Laboratory Technologist – Level 2 Position Available In New York, New York

Laboratory Technologist – Level 2 Department

PATHOLOGY

Location
Manhattan
Job

ID122865

Civil Service ClassificationNon Competitive
Hire In Rate$87,872.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range$87,872.00 – $87,872.00 Pay FrequencyYear
Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular
Regular ShiftEvening About NYC Health + Hospitals 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 Under general supervision, with broad latitude for independent judgment and decision making, performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations, and related tests. In addition to performing the typical tasks of Assignment Level I at a higher level, also performs the following:

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Assists with complex analyses on laboratory specimens. In areas outside of specialty or competency, under direct supervision, performs functions which require limited technical skills; records results on laboratory report forms, in record books, and/or in electronic form, as appropriate and required. 2. In water pollution control assignments, performs laboratory tests for fecal matter and microscopic alga; performs biochemical, plankton, zooplankton and other species analyses. 3. Participates in non-routine testing in connection with research programs in specialty and subspecialty areas, utilizing standard laboratory tests; makes minor modifications which are compliant with acceptable laboratory practices; and records all pertinent data in detail. 4. Maintains internal and external programs of quality control and proficiency testing, as required by regulatory agencies. 5. Maintains laboratory records and prepares reports. 6. Assists in on-the-job or classroom training of subordinates, new personnel, and other persons, as required. 7. May supervise subordinate employees. Under direction, reviews the work of subordinates and evaluates and documents work performance; takes corrective action, when needed to maintain the work of the unit at a satisfactory level. 8. Orders and maintains adequate amounts of media, reagents, and other supplies or assists supervisor with this function. Minimum Qualifications Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist issued by the NYSED. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position,