Clinical Lab Technologist - Immunology/Coagulation

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Lab Technologist – Immunology/Coagulation

Location: Valhalla, NY
Shift: Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
Schedule: Full-Time

Job Description / Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist with experience or interest in Immunology and Coagulation to perform specialized clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment.

This position is responsible for performing, analyzing, and verifying laboratory testing on patient specimens, with a focus on immunology and coagulation methodologies. The technologist will ensure accurate and timely results while maintaining quality control, regulatory compliance, and laboratory safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized immunology and coagulation testing on patient specimens.
• Perform coagulation testing including PT/INR, aPTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer, and other routine or specialized coagulation assays .
• Perform immunology/serology testing using automated and manual methodologies.
• Operate automated and specialized laboratory instrumentation.
• Review, interpret, verify, and accurately report patient test results.
• Recognize abnormal or critical results and follow established notification procedures.
• Perform instrument calibration, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare, store, and evaluate reagents and testing materials according to laboratory procedures.
• Document quality control results and corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
• Participate in proficiency testing, method validation, and implementation of new procedures or instrumentation as needed.
• Follow established SOPs, safety requirements, and quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain accurate specimen identification, handling, processing, and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with training and technical support for laboratory personnel as needed.
• Perform additional laboratory duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related qualifying field required.
• Current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license/registration required , or eligibility to practice under an applicable NYS limited permit/restricted license.
• 0–2+ years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Previous hands-on experience in Coagulation, Immunology, Serology, Special Chemistry, Hematology, or a Core Laboratory strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of coagulation principles, testing methodologies, instrumentation, quality control, and result interpretation.
• Familiarity with automated laboratory instrumentation and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Ability to perform instrument calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and timely patient results.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and exercise sound professional judgment in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment.