Intern Student Clinical Laboratory Services

Summary

Provides the Student Intern Medical Technician and/or Technologist with the opportunity to train/work one on one with the laboratory technology preceptor, prior to completion of their A.A.S. Clinical Laboratory Technician program or prior to completion of their junior or senior year in a B.S. Clinical Laboratory Technologist program.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests on body fluids of simulated patients to provide information for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Handles specimens which will be analyzed at a later time.
• Prioritizes work to ensure efficient performance.

Education

• Enrolled in an A.A.S. Medical Technician or B.S. Medical Technology Program, in junior or senior year
• GPA of 2.75 or above on 4.0 scale
• Must obtain valid NYS license within 120 days of graduation

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain information and interpret this information in terms of the patient's needs
• Knowledge of growth and development
• Understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients

Working Conditions

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment
• Ability to work in stressful situations is required