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Medical Technologist - PRN - Tier 3 - Day/Night - Vassar

Northwell Health · Poughkeepsie, NY · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$36.53–$67.9/hrOther

About the Organization

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses, and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and beyond. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees working to change health care for the better.

About the Role

Performs laboratory tests relevant to the assigned section(s), including quality control testing following established criteria. Responsible for routine and non-routine activities related to laboratory testing and reporting results. Performs moderately difficult to complex tasks and clerical/computer-related activities with supervision dependent on experience and training.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all tests relative to the assigned section(s) following laboratory-approved policies and procedures.
  • Reviews and releases test results, determining specimen acceptability.
  • Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting and corrects or notifies the supervisor immediately.
  • Follows department procedures for reporting STAT or critical results to caregivers.
  • Documents QC failures, instrument/procedural calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
  • Ensures reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and opened dates (if applicable).
  • Follows all PPE requirements, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in safety manuals.
  • Knows the location and contents of safety manuals and applicable safety equipment.
  • Assists with training department employees as necessary.
  • Maintains clinical competency and professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.
  • Maintains and models REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
  • Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science.
  • Preferred: One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience (new graduates considered).
  • NYS Medical Technologist License (limited permits allowed).

Skills

  • Knowledge of safety and regulatory guidelines.
  • Familiarity with phlebotomy protocols.
  • Significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.

Working Conditions

  • Manual: Significant manual skills and finger dexterity required.
  • Occupational: Significant occupational risk.
  • Physical Effort: Very heavy effort; may exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
  • Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $36.53 - $67.90.

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