Clinical Lab Technologist

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $95,756.20 - $119,111.29

Position Summary

The candidate will work in the Surgical Pathology Department, supporting daily laboratory operations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety. The candidate will maintain positive patient specimen identification throughout all phases of testing, utilizing the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and established laboratory protocols. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory inventory, monitoring supplies and reagents, and assisting with the validation, verification, implementation, and documentation of new instruments, assays, and laboratory procedures.

The candidate will maintain a safe laboratory environment and perform all duties in accordance with CAP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health, OSHA, HIPAA, and institutional policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include participating in quality improvement initiatives, assisting with staff training and competency assessments, and communicating effectively with pathologists, residents, clinicians, and laboratory personnel. The candidate must prioritize workload to meet established turnaround times, maintain professional competency through continuing education, and demonstrate flexibility with work assignments and scheduling to accommodate departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• 50% - Tissue processing, embedding, routine and automated (to include H&E, Frozen sections, IHC, IF, ISH) staining, microtomy and cover slipping.                                                           
• 10% - Demonstrate independent technical judgement. Effectively resolve technical issues related to the histology laboratory.
• 10% - Perform special stains manual and automated, IHC stains manual and automated. Perform IHC reagents dilutions and titration.
• 10% - Analyze, resolves and troubleshoots various day to day histology tasks as needed.  Assist in setting up, evaluating and troubleshooting new techniques.  Effective troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment, which includes all types of equipment: tissue processors, strainers, cover slippers, solvent recyclers and other related equipment.
• 10% - Successfully carrying out and maintaining QA/QC procedures as per policy and procedures. Maintain statistical records and other related records pertaining to the laboratory.
• 5% - Prepare various chemical solutions and reagents.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related health science field; or equivalent in work experience and education. 
• Must hold one of the following licenses: Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Clinical Laboratory Technicians or Certified Histological Technicians. 

Preferred Qualifications

• HT/HTL (ASCP) registered or registration eligible.
• The incumbent must demonstrate excellent microtomy both on paraffin and frozen section.

Other Requirements

• The position is Monday through Friday, 10:00-6:00am. However, flexibility will be required on the operational needs and workload of the laboratory.
• Capable of micro-sectioning at 2 to 10.
• Must be able to successfully complete systems training requirements.

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