Medical Technologist I FT EveNight Danbury

Description

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.

Summary:

Using manual and automated scientific techniques analyzes patient specimens that result in clinical information used by health care workers to diagnose and treat patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs tests to analyze patient specimens according to section specific policy and procedure. Maintains competency in all identified sections.
2. Interprets/enters data to prepare a patient laboratory report. Communicates and documents all critical and significant results in accordance with laboratory policy. Keeps team members and customers adequately informed.
3. Maintains biomedical equipment according to laboratory policy. Performs documents and completes required daily weekly and monthly maintenance.
4. Performs QC/QA to ensure quality test results. Maintains reagent inventory labels and stores reagents appropriately; dating when received opened and expiration.
5. Identifies and resolves problems that arise. Communicates well with other staff members and our customers to ensure excellent and appropriate follow up.
6. Instructs new staff members on the job trainees residents and students. Documents teaching and training appropriately to ensure required documentation for accreditation agencies.
7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

• Required: Bachelors Degree
• Minimum Experience: zero to six months
• Desired: Graduate of Medical Technology Program. Previous work experience. American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification preferred or eligible.

Working Conditions:

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: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 127

Department: Core Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly