Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Catholic Health Services; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital in Port Jefferson, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Medical Technologist to perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory examinations across hematology, chemistry, blood bank, serology, coagulation, urinalysis and phlebotomy.

The role requires independent judgment and competency in major lab sections. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Medical Technology and NY licensure, with knowledge of hematology, chemistry, blood

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from an accredited school.
• Licensed NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Knowledge of hematology, chemistry, blood bank and/or microbiology preferred.
• Hospital experience desired.
• Must work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Good oral and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Establishes/monitors quality control policies and documents QC activities.
• Correlates lab results with age-specific population criteria and patient needs.
• Implements service priorities and monitors workflow for prompt service.
• Evaluates departmental performance and recommends quality improvements.

Skills

Good communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Overview

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Job Details

The Medical Technologist performs a variety of routine and special clinical laboratory examinations and procedures in the specialties or subspecialties for which they are qualified, which may include, but is not limited to, the Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Serology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Phlebotomy departments. The Medical Technologist exercises independent judgment and responsibility to provide data for the diagnosis, prevention or the treatment of disease or assessment of a medical condition. The Medical Technologist must possess competency in one or two of the major sections of the laboratory (Blood Bank, Hematology, and Chemistry).

Responsibilities

• Establishes/monitors the department's quality control policies and ensures documentation of all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Ensures that departmental supplies are stocked and well maintained.
• Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with age-specific population criteria and demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group. Addresses safety and psychological needs in planning or delivering care
• Establishes and implements service priorities, workflow patterns; monitors workflow to assure prompt and efficient delivery of services.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate departmental performance and recommends measures to improve services and quality of current methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science from an accredited school
• Licensed under the NYS Dept. of Education as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Knowledge of hematology, chemistry, blood ban, and/or microbiologypreferred
• Hospital experience desired
• Must work weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Good oral and written communication skills essential.

Salary Range

USD $52.11 - USD $65.52 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this joband it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.