Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist -Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service laboratory that performs approximately 1.5 million tests annually to help detect, diagnose and prevent disease. The department includes the clinical divisions of Anatomic Pathology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Phlebotomy. The laboratory is fully computerized and boasts such technologies as voice recognition, barcoding of specimens and electronic remote reporting of results. The clinical laboratory operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are currently seeking experienced Lead Lab Microbiology Technologists for immediate Full-time opportunity.


A Lead Microbiology Lab Technologist oversees the day-to-day operations of a microbiology laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of patient specimens by supervising staff, performing complex testing procedures, maintaining quality control standards, troubleshooting technical issues, interpreting results, and providing technical expertise to the team, all while adhering to established laboratory protocols and safety guidelines.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Perform basic, routine and advanced diagnostic procedures for the isolation and identification of microbial pathogens from clinical specimens.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles and instrumentation, as well as the physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Conduct and assist in special projects.
• Evaluating new products and instrumentation and performing quality control measures.
• Performing and reporting assigned analytical tests, including high complexity tests on biological specimens.
• Performing visual inspections of specimens to determine acceptability and or identify abnormal/unusual results.


Tagged as: lab technologist, microbiology

Requirements


• B.S. in Medical Technology Or Biology
• Valid NYS Education Department Medical Technologist License
• 1-2 years prior Lead Microbiology experience required.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
• AACC, ASMT, OR ASCP or equivalent certification (desirable)
• Minimum five (5) years' experience as a medical technologist in microbiology
• Two years' experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Broad background in computerized instrumentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with healthcare providers and laboratory staff


Employees of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center are committed to serving our patients and the community in a way that is second to none by embracing a compassionate care environment throughout our entire organization. We are a caring group of colleagues, passionate for creating positive patient and colleague interactions by fostering a culture that respects and embraces diversity and inclusion. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others and share our same values, we welcome you to join our JHMC family!