Medical Laboratory Technician

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

HSA

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform clinical testing in at least two lab areas, including core lab, bloodbank, microbiology, serology, or urinalysis. You will work under supervision to ensure accurate results and adherence to turnaround times.

Requirements include an Associate Degree or military training and 2–3 years of lab experience, plus NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent military training plus 2–3 years of laboratory work experience.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical testing in at least two lab areas (bloodbank, microbiology, serology, or core lab).
• Prepare samples, accept or reject specimens per policy.
• Store and transport specimens and meet turnaround times.
• Maintain equipment and supplies per laboratory protocol.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Associate Degree in medical laboratory technology or related science

Military medical laboratory training (50 weeks)

Job description

Benefits for qualified employees include: 401(K) plus match; health, dental, life and vision insurance; FSA and HAS accounts; paid time off; tuition reimbursement.

Pay Range $21.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Job Summary

Using the latest technology available in the industry today, the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs clinical testing in at least two of the following lab areas: bloodbank, microbiology, serology, and “core lab” which includes chemistry, hematology, coagulation or urinalysis. Using knowledge and experience, the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) prepares samples for analysis appropriately accepting or rejecting specimens according to laboratory policy, stores and/or transports samples using appropriate methods and following set laboratory turnaround times, test results accurately and precisely. The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) maintains equipment and supplies per laboratory protocol. The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) works under the direct supervision of a director, manager, supervisor or charge technologist as assigned.

About Mohawk Valley Health System

This is an exciting time for MVHS as we are a new, state-of-the-art hospital in downtown Utica. You will be joining a team of nearly 4,800 clinical and healthcare professionals and will be provided opportunities to advance your career. MVHS is committed to creating an environment that supports professional nursing practice and excellence in patient care, become part of the team taking care of our community today!

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Associate Degree in medical laboratory technology or related science with an approved training program; or
• High school diploma and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedure course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist
• 2-3 years laboratory work

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.