Salary range: $28.45 - $48.92/hour, depending on experience and location

Clinical Laboratory Technologist Position Overview

In the laboratory, under limited supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs routine and specialized tests, monitors lab processes, and verifies test results. Lab Technologists are expected to uphold all policies and procedures set forth by United Health Services, the NYS Department of Health, and the CDC. Servicing thousands of patients per year, our high-volume laboratories are accredited by the NYS DOH and the College of American Pathologists.

Successful Clinical Laboratory Technologist candidates may be eligible for tuition forgiveness of up to $20,000. Dedicated to staff career development, United Health Services is proud to offer leadership development programming, tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees, free and extensive online training, and more.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Perform clinical analyses for routine, special, and automated tests
• Observe reactions and make qualitative or quantitative analyses; recognize abnormal values and take proper action
• Perform required preventative maintenance procedures in laboratory instrumentation; investigate and resolve technical problems and identify real or potential situations for equipment failure
• Verify and post results in laboratory systems or on appropriate reports; work with software to enter, verify, and retrieve results
• Obtain laboratory specimens (blood, urine, and other body fluids) directly from patients as trained and select appropriate equipment for age of patient and type of testing ordered
• Recognize and act upon your individual need for continuing education as a function of growth; maintain professional competence and licensure
• Participate in the practical and clinical training of Medical Technologist and other laboratory students and new employees as assigned
• Demonstrate alignment with United Health Services’ commitment to provide exceptional, patient-centered care and uphold our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation
• For technologists with six or more years of experience, you will act in a supervisory capacity in absence of your supervisor by carrying out instructions and handling of daily procedures/issues

Position Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or substantial equivalent as defined by the New York State Office of the Professions; or grandfathered NYS CLT licensure (prior to 2009) without a degree
• New York State license in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Preferred:

• One year of experience working in a clinical laboratory
• Specialist certification from the ASCP