Medical Technologist - FT - Day/Eve

Northwell Health; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 50,323 - 93,539; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Technologist responsible for laboratory specimen processing and reporting results across various clinical areas. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology and certification as a Medical Technologist.

The ideal candidate will perform high-complexity testing, maintain records, and ensure quality control in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $36.53 to $67.90.

Qualifications

• Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results.
• Maintains laboratory records and follows policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for all patient demographics.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-complexity testing and quality control procedures.
• Notifies physicians of critical lab values.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely.

Skills

Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory

Quality control procedures

Effective communication in English

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology

Certification as a Medical Technologist

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.

• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis.
• Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
• Maintains appropriate quality control (QC) requirements.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.
• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Wears appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
• Uses the principles of AIDET in every customer encounter.
• Completes other duties as assigned and required.

Regulatory Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist in the following specialties: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology.

Language Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additionally, languages are preferred.

Location

Sharon-Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill Road

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 1062

Department: Core Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly