Lead Lab Technologist

Job Description

Leads and guides lab technologists, lab assistants, and other laboratory staff. Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab. Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results. Performs all Quality Control procedures. Reviews, evaluates and documents all corrective action.

• Leads and guides lab technologists, lab assistants, and other laboratory staff. Acts as a resource when questions arise. Handles more difficult tests/procedures.
• Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab. Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results.
• Performs all Quality Control procedures, including accumulation and recording of data. Reviews, evaluates and documents all corrective action in accordance with established and required policies and procedures.
• Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, reagents, technical problems and methodologies.
• Orders and maintains sufficient supplies at each work station through the inventory control system.
• Assists in in-service training programs and scheduling, as needed. Assists in all bench training and employee competency in the laboratory.
• Uses Infection Control practices and procedures.
• Performs related duties, as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science, or related field, required.
• Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (or as appropriate to area of assignment), required.
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant clinical experience, required.
• Histopathology/histology experience, highly preferred.
• Able to demonstrate a willingness to support non-gynecological onsite evaluations, highly preferred.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).