Medical Technologist FT EveNight Northern Dutchess
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rhinebeck, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 36 - 67
Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 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 thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Job Summary:
Performs laboratory tests relevant to the section(s) in which they are assigned including quality control testing following established criteria. Responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the reporting of results. Performs moderately difficult to complex tasks. Performs assigned analytical testing procedures in an accurate precise and timely addition performs clerical and computer related activities with a degree of supervision dependent on experience and training. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Performs all tests relative to the section (s) in which they are assigned. Follows all laboratory approved policies and procedures.
2. Reviews and releases test results- determines acceptability of specimens. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the supervisor.
3. Follows departments procedure in reporting STATS or critical results to caregivers.
4. Reacts to and documents QC failures and follows the laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the labs established acceptable levels of performance.
5. Documents all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed. Also documents corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications.
6. Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates expiration dates and if applicable- opened dates.
7. Follows all PPE requirements CLIA HIPAA OSHA and safety guidelines as described in the safety manuals.
8. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
9. Assists with training of department employees as necessary.
10. Maintains clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.
11. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor)
12. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance
13. Performs other duties as required
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences
Preferred: One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. New Grads considered.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Safety Guidelines
Regulatory Guidelines
Phlebotomy protocols
License Registration or Certification Requirements:
NYS Medical Technologist License
Limited Permits Allowed
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
Org Unit: 1057
Department: Core Lab
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
Required Experience:
IC
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