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NYU Langone Hospital--Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital--Brooklyn, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lab Technologist - Per Diem. Performs established clinical laboratory tests and procedures. Interprets and reports as accurately as possible to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment. Duties may include blood collection, clerical tasks, answering telephone inquiries, using data processing equipment and all other duties as required in the assigned section.Job Responsibilities:Follows established procedures to perform routine and special analyses. Documents any deviation from established procedure with supervisor's approvalTrained to recognize potential hazards in the workplace and proper procedures for handling hazardous substances. Those working in the Histology Department are trained in additional procedures for disposal of hazardous wastePerforms other related duties as assigned or requested.Incorporates patient's cultural background and values to involve family members as needed or assess the use of alternative medicineIncorporates patient's cultural background and values in methods of communication and service provisionAssesses patient's ability to communicate in English and assists in the provision of an interpreter, as neededMaintains permanent records of tests, standards, controls, results, dates and patients' names for reference and statistical purposes. Documents anything unusual in any of these categories.Reports all Critical/Alert Values to the supervisor or designee immediately after verification, and with the supervisor's or designee's approval, calls the results to the appropriate clinician or nurse.Completes tasks independently, within appropriate time frame and in order of priority.Accepts direction and changes in assignment willingly.Maintains a neat and efficient work area by cleaning equipment and instruments and replenishing supplies. (Rotate stock, using older reagents first).Prepares and reviews test reports for accuracy of results before reporting to clinicians or other authorized personnel.Informs the supervisor or designee of any unusual or unexpected test results after verification.Checks instruments for proper functioning and calibration, and performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as specified in the section procedure manuals. Documents instrument checks, problems and resolutions.Checks that an adequate supply of materials is available to complete testing. Notify the supervisor, designee or laboratory manager when supplies run low.Minimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor's Degree in the major of biology, chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university. One year experience in a clinical laboratory (completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable). NYS License. 1 year (completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable) Effective Interpersonal and Communication skills required. Required Licenses: CliniclLabTechnolgst-NYSPermit, Clinical Lab Technologist-NYSQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital--Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.NYU Langone Hospital--Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.View NYU Langone Hospital--Brooklyn's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65.00 - $65.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here

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