Medical Technologist- Microbiology

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• John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology.
• Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St.
• John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
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• John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value.
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• John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service.
• In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St.
• John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul.
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• John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
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• John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients.
• The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St.
• John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
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• John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
• We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Microbiology Medical Technologist Lead working under the supervision of a Medical Technologist or Supervisor, performs and interprets microbiological cultures, stains and diagnostic assays on blood, body fluid and other clinical specimens submitted for testing. Assist the leadership staff with validations, regulatory compliance, quality control review, quality assurance activities, and maintenance monitoring. Serves as a subject matter expert in assigned laboratory section. Sets-up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures. Understands and carries out the specimens rejection policy to ensure specimen integrity. Performs technical review and interpretation. Reviews results for completeness, correctness and consistency within defined test system. evaluates test results/reactions and provides accurate interpretations. Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

NYS Medical Technoogist license required. BS degree in Medical Technology or related science required. Proficient in MS Office. Strong writing skills