Medical Technologist

Core Job Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test performed.
• Prepares samples for analysis and accurately and efficiently. Evaluates suitability of specimen for analysis: appropriately accepting or rejecting specimens according to laboratory policy.
• Evaluates laboratory results through correlation with common physiological conditions. Reports test results accurately and timely per laboratory protocols.
• Anticipates and recognizes errors, responding in an appropriate manner by reporting to supervisor or technologist in charge.
• Follows work instructions for critical values and delta checks.
• Cleanses and calibrates equipment, conducts established quality control procedures on analytical tests, procedures, equipment, reagents, media, and products and maintains accurate documentation per department protocols.
• Reviews QC and patient data from previous day (documentation and problems referred to supervisor).

Education/Experience Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science with approved medical clinical training
• Minimum 1 year experience laboratory work (may be part of clinical training program)

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Required: New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.