Lab Technologist - Per Diem

Catholic Health; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 73,012 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

A community hospital in Smithtown is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to oversee quality control and improve lab services. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, NYS licensure, and strong communication skills. Applicants should be prepared to work weekends and holidays. The salary ranges from $53.00 to $65.00 per hour, and the position includes a comprehensive benefits package, promoting professional development and educational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science from an accredited school.
• Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist by NYS Dept of Education.
• Hospital experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor quality control policies and documentation.
• Correlate lab methods with specific age population criteria.
• Implement service priorities and monitor workflow.
• Evaluate departmental performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of hematology

Knowledge of chemistry

Knowledge of blood bank

Knowledge of microbiology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science

Job description

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

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 bank, and/or microbiology preferred.
• Hospital experience desired.
• Must work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Good oral and written communication skills essential.

Salary Range

USD $53.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and 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, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.