Medical Laboratory Technician

Eagle Health, LLC; Village of Highland Falls (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

Cape Fox Corporation, via Eagle Health, LLC, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician in West Point, NY. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include performing laboratory tests across Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology, calibrating instruments, and certifying results under supervision. Requires NAACLS/ABHES or ASCP/AMT MLT certification and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an NAACLS/ABHES MLT program or equivalent.
• Current MLT certification by ASCP or AMT required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex laboratory examinations across sections.
• Calibrate analyzers and run quality control samples.
• Certify results and notify panics when needed.
• Handle specimens and perform phlebotomy as directed.
• Maintain CHCS/MHS Genesis data entries and documentation.
• Support CAP/ accreditation efforts as required.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

NAACLS/ABHES accredited MLT program

ASCP/AMT MLT certification

BLS certification

Tools

CHCS

MHS Genesis

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Job Title

Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is accepting resumes for a Medical Laboratory Technician in West Point, New York.

The total hourly pay for this non-exempt position is $52.07per hour for up to 40 hours per week. This is comprised of a base hourly rate of $46.65 plus $5.42 per hour Health & Welfare (H&W) for up to 40 hours per week as required by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) regulations. This rate represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform moderately difficult and complex laboratory examinations and procedures and select appropriate procedures for request and/or study.
• Set up equipment and instruments, calibrate various analyzers as required and runs quality control samples on all instruments, adjusting as necessary and performing operatormaintenance and facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Manage patient results status by verifying and certifying results input into laboratory computer system.
• Certify all results with notification of panic values. Save markedly abnormal specimens for clinical review and communicates with appropriate credentialed and/or licensed personnel.
• Perform laboratory testing in each of the following sections of the Laboratory: Chemistry, performingautomated and semi-automated procedures such as total lipid testing; Hematology, working in routinehematology; Urinalysis; Microbiology, diagnostics for macroscopic and microscopic examination ofcultures; Transfusion Services; Quality Control; Shipping of samples and phlebotomy.
• Hematology: Perform a broad variety of automated and manual procedures related to the quality and quantity of constituents of human blood, plasma, and other body fluids. Perform automated complete blood counts and differential, reticulocyte counts, sedimentation rates, and various manual procedures to include sickle cell screens, body fluid studies, and slide reviews for differentials and morphology.
• Chemistry: Select, perform and monitor a wide variety of tests using moderately complex automatedanalytical systems. Perform moderately complex tests including total iron-binding capacity and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol as part of lipid testing.
• Microbiology: Receive laboratory requests along with specimens and select tests and procedures required to identify microorganisms and parasites known to invade man. Perform microbiological testing using Rapid Strep, Rapid Influenza, COVID-19 (PCR), Hem occult kits, and other rapid diagnostic kits.
• Urinalysis: Perform a variety of microscopic, macroscopic and chemical analyses in Urinalysis, e.g.,Bence Jones Protein, identification of hemosiderin, acetone, cell counts, protein, etc., to identify normaland pathologic constituents found in urine specimens. Routine determination of the ph or urine byuse of multiple test reagent strips. Uses TS meter for determining specific gravity. Perform urinemicroscopy, involving the identification of cast material and various types of cellular material. Otherspecialized tests may include ted , urine MCG, melanin, myoglobin, porphyrins, porphobilinogen, urobilinogen and Kova stains. Also performs urine HCG.
• Phlebotomy: Perform phlebotomy on individuals as directed by laboratory management staff. Selectproper type of anticoagulants and amount of blood to be drawn.. Selects proper type of anticoagulants and amount of blood to be drawn. Use needle and syringe, Vacutainer, or butterfly techniques, and labels, as appropriate.
• Transfusions: Perform sickledex, ABO/Rh, and antibody testing of blood. Releases blood in accordancewith SOP and with a valid 518.
• Serological and bacteriological tests which include both routine and complex tests/examinations such as interpretation of colony count, preparation and interpretation of Kirby-Bauer drug sensitivities, quality control procedures, interpretation of wet preparations, gram stains, reading and interpreting blood cultures, preparation and microscopic examination of saline and iodine wet preps for parasites, reading of pinworm/scotch tape preps.
• Perform diagnostic immunology testing such as ASO, RPR, and other agglutination tests.
• Utilize the automated micro scan equipment to determine the biochemical characteristics of bacteria and fungi in the definitive identification of pathogenic organisms.
• Consult with physicians regarding test findings or on additional tests that may be useful or necessary toclarify problems.
• Maintain workload accounting system, inventory and ordering procedures.
• Utilize the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) for maintaining patient data. Will be required to workwith MHS Genesis once the hospital goes live in 2023.
• Participate in the orientation of new employees.
• Work independently under the general supervision of the appropriate credentialed and/or licensed personnel for clinical matters and the clinic Health Systems Specialist for administrative matters.
• Support College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation for the Pathology Division and participates in the CAP external survey program.

Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience within the past five years.
• Must be a graduate from a medical laboratory technician program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT) and American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Possess and maintain current, certification as determined by the ASCP or AMT as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and individual must demonstrate ability to initiate CPR in event of respirator or cardiopulmonary arrest.
• Drug Testing: The MLT will undergo a drug test prior to employment and random drug testing during the life of the contract.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

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Location

Army West Point, NY - West Point, NY US (Primary)