Medical Lab Technician I or Medical Technologist I

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Complimentary gym membership

Complimentary gym membership

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Vermont seeks a dedicated Medical Lab Technician I or Medical Technologist I to provide professional clinical laboratory services. Responsibilities include performing testing, specimen management, and supporting laboratory operations. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Health Science and relevant certifications. Competitive benefits include loan repayment and health coverage, alongside a commitment to community well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Health Science, Bachelor's preferred.
• Certification and registration required for ASCP or HHS.
• Must be able to work as a generalist in all areas of the lab.
• Must be able to work in all areas of the clinical laboratory as a generalist.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of the laboratory.
• Perform various laboratory analyses and testing.
• Examine human or animal specimens for diagnostic purposes.
• Responsible for examining human or animal specimens, providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease, or assessing a medical condition.

Skills

Clinical laboratory services

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Specimen management

Education

Associate's Degree in Health Science

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science

Job description

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) seeks a dedicated Medical Lab Technician I or Medical Technologist I to join our team. The Medical Lab Technician I or Medical Technologist I provides professional clinical laboratory services, including various laboratory analyses, proficiency testing, quality control, professional consultation, instrument maintenance and validation, specimen collection and management, and other functions to attain these goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the daily operation in any one or all areas of the laboratory, including requests for routine and STAT testing.
• Generalist tech duties include standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a clinical laboratory, but not limited to these.
• May perform phlebotomy and other duties associated with Laboratory Assistant while interacting with patients in a way that demonstrates knowledge and sensitivity appropriate for all patients' ages.
• Responsible for examining human or animal specimens, providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease, or assessing a medical condition. This includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases and all associated clerical duties of such examinations in all departmental areas.

Benefits:

NVRH fosters a community of continuous learning and professional growth.

Attractive compensation package including student loan repayment, excellent health/dental/vision, CME, 401k with company match, a complimentary gym membership, and much more.

State-of-the-art lab with Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology areas.

Location:

NVRH is nestled in the heart of Vermont's historic Northeast Kingdom, a region renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty and year-round recreational activities. Enjoy the perfect work-life balance surrounded by picturesque landscapes.

Community Focus:

As a not-for-profit, independent hospital, NVRH is deeply committed to providing primary and preventive care, a wide range of surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and round-the-clock physician-staffed emergency services. Join a team that prioritizes community well-being.

Competitive Compensation:

At NVRH, we believe in recognizing and rewarding talent. We offer competitive wages, including enticing shift differentials, ensuring your hard work is duly compensated.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Health Science; a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science is preferred. Certification and registration are required for ASCP or HHS. Must be able to work in all areas of the clinical laboratory as a generalist.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Join Our Team:

Help us fulfill our mission of providing exceptional care to our community.