Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Patchogue, New York
NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk

Job Opportunity: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Patchogue, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the night shift (12:00 AM – 8:30 AM) with immediate start. This position involves working in a hospital clinical laboratory setting with no rotating shifts and alternating weekends required.

Shift Details

• 8-hour shifts
• Night shift (12:00 AM – 8:30 AM)
• No rotating shifts
• Alternating weekends required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical laboratory science
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records system
• Community hospital experience
• Trauma Level II experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ASCP certification
• New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) Laboratory License

Specialty Skills & Knowledge Areas

Blood Bank Procedures

• ABO/Rh typing, Antibody Screen & ID
• AHG Crossmatch, Antibody Typing (Tube Method)
• Blood irradiation, Cold Agglutinins, Cord Blood Evaluation
• Direct and Indirect Coombs tests
• Electronic Crossmatch, Plasmapheresis, Plateletpheresis
• Rhogam Screening, Transfusion Reaction Workup

Chemistry Testing

• 24-hour urine analysis, Acetone analysis
• Arterial Blood Gas, Atomic absorption
• B-12 Folates, Cardiac Enzymes
• Chromatography (Thin layer, Gas)
• Electrophoresis (serum or urine)
• Hormone and Thyroid testing
• Immunoassay and Immunoelectrophoresis
• Osmolality, Stool analysis
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Tumor Markers

Hematology/Coagulation

• Automated instrument use
• Bleeding time, CBC manual, Manual differential
• Fetal hemoglobin, Fibrin split products, Fibrinogen
• Occult blood, Platelet aggregation and count
• Reticulocyte count, Sickle cell prep

Immunology/Serology

• ANA, ASO titer, Body fluids analysis
• Complement testing (C3, C4, Total Complement)
• Febrile agglutinations, Meningitis screen
• Rapid test kits, Rheumatoid Factor, RPR
• Rubella serology

Urinalysis

• Analyzer operation
• Crystal identification
• Manual macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis

Equipment Experience

• CellaVision
• Sysmex XM

Professional Knowledge & Skills

• Blood specimen storage and handling
• Hazardous materials and MSDS compliance
• Proper disposal and labeling of specimens
• Quality assurance and control procedures
• Transmission-based precautions

Additional Experience

• Experience with Sunquest Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Experience with Wellsky for Blood Bank

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required (unit accepts first-time travelers)

Required Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check (7-year search) including Social Security trace and New York State search
• Education verification (highest level completed)
• Drug screening (Aya standard 9-panel within 1 year)
• Various state and federal exclusion and sanction list checks
• On-line verification of licensure within 30 days of start
• Physical exam and health clearances (including immunizations and titers)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually
• Other facility-specific compliance and onboarding documents

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
• Hepatitis B positive titer or declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption

Orientation & Competency Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams (completed on Relias platform)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing (must score 100%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (time sensitive, pass/fail)
• Core Part I, II, III and OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)
• Harassment prevention training (New York specific)
• Other certifications as applicable

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided
• Immediate start available
• Night shift with no rotating shifts
• Alternating weekends required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) experience
• Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients

This position offers an excellent opportunity for Clinical Laboratory Scientists with solid hospital and trauma experience to work in a reputable healthcare system on a travel contract basis.