Medical Technologist - Lab-Core Lab

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a qualified Clinical Laboratory Technologist to assist the Laboratory Supervisor and support efficient laboratory operations in a hospital setting.

The role involves performing clinical tests, specimen collection and processing, quality control, and results verification. Training and competency updates are expected as procedures evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related science with internship.
• Licensed or eligible as a CLT in NY.
• ASCP, NCA or equivalent certification recommended.
• Graduate of an accredited MLT program with clinical internship satisfies experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Laboratory Supervisor to maintain efficient lab operation.
• Perform clinical tests and verify results.
• Collect and process specimens; perform quality control and maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to training and in-service programs to maintain competency.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Licensed/Eligible as Clinical Laboratory Technologist in NY

ASCP/NCA or equivalent certification

Clinical internship included in Medical Technology program

Job description

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in achieving efficient Laboratory operation by performing clinical tests. Supports laboratory testing services by performing specimen collection and processing, quality control and maintenance functions, and results reporting and verification. Participates in training and in-service programs to maintain and upgrade competency at the level required by the Supervisor as procedures are changed or added.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Licensed or eligible (application pending with a limited license in effect) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York.
• Employees with a limited license must obtain full license within New York State guidelines.
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology (hospital-based formal internship required) OR
• Bachelor's Degree in related science from an accredited college with subsequent relevant clinical laboratory experience for one year. Degree must include sufficient science and math credits to meet minimum NYSDOH requirements for a Technologist.
• ASCP, NCA or equivalent certification is highly recommended.
• Graduate of an accredited MLT Program, who also meets requirement #4 above, the last year of which includes clinical training and a clinical internship, constitutes 6 months of relevant experience. A person hired with these qualifications would be required to be under the supervision of another MT or a supervisor for the first 6 months of employment.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.