Job Summary: Will function as a generalist rotating in two or more sections of the laboratory (Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry/Microscopy and/or Blood Bank). Perform generalist duties to include specimen receiving and processing; computer related duties such as patient entry, test request entry, on-line/manual entry of test results, data retrieval, printing and answering worksheets, printing panic and pending log sheets; phoning panic values and documenting in computer system; quality control; reagent preparation; following general laboratory safety procedures including universal precautions and chemical and biochemical hazard precautions. Will also perform specific duties within Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry/Microscopy and Blood Bank sections of the laboratory.               Minimum Qualifications:

NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist and 2 years clinical laboratory experience required. *Candidates with less than 2 years clinical laboratory experience or with a NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician will be considered for appointment to a commensurate title and salary. Must be able to distinguish colors for the purposes of performing laboratory tests.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Work Days:

10:45 pm - 7:15 am, Weekends and Holidays on rotation              

Salary Range/Pay Rate:

Commensurate with Qualifications

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