Clinical Laboratory Technologist IV - Microbiology Per Diem

Position Summary 

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist IV is a valuable member of our team, who will demonstrate a high degree of technical competence and knowledge in current methods and techniques.   Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. 

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrates a high degree of technical competence in plating, isolating, analyzing and bacterial identification as assigned according to establishing departmental protocol.
• Performs microbiology bench in a team atmosphere with the authority, responsibility, and accountability for accurate performance of lab methods.
• Verifies accuracies of results, identifies inconsistencies and takes appropriate actions to make corrections. 
• Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine instrument maintenance as assigned per established protocol.
• Keep accurate quality control records of all media and reagents by following established department's quality control procedure.
• Proficient in computer/LIS protocol as assigned.
• Be able to train CLS students, staff, pathology residents and clinical fellows.
• Engages in continuing education.
• Interact in a professional manner with lab staff, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the hospital and community.
• Adheres to all SBUH and departmental policies and protocols.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned. 
• Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine.

Qualifications

Required (as evidenced by an attached resume): 

SL-1: NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with 0-2 years demonstrated relevant experience.

SL-2: NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with 2-5 years demonstrated relevant experience.

SL-3: NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with a minimum 6 years demonstrated relevant experience.

Preferred: Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, or a Life Science. Microbiology or generalist registry (or Registry Eligible) from a nationally recognized organization.  Recent Clinical Bacteriology and recent LIS experience. 

Special Notes:   Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview:  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). 

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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