Summit Health·Purchase, New York
Perform and approve STAT and routine laboratory testing, including blood smears and coagulation tests, while ensuring strict adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements. Maintain laboratory instrumentation, perform quality control calibrations, and document critical values according to departmental policy.
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical [https://www.villagemedical.com/], Village Medical at Home [https://www.villagemedical.com/village-medical-at-home], Summit Health [https://www.summithealth.com/], CityMD [https://www.citymd.com/], and Starling Physicians [https://www.starlingphysicians.com/].
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.
Full Time - Benefit Eligible
Demonstrates & documents competencies annually based on testing performed in the laboratory. Adheres to all established CAP, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
Processes/evaluates patient specimens in accordance with SOP, including reference lab specimens. Resolves issues with specimens that are time/temperature sensitive. Escalate if needed.
Performs daily temperature and humidity checks for room, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and/or water baths.
Performs routine instrument maintenance following manufacturer’s specifications (including startup and shut down) and documents appropriately.
Corrects basic instrument malfunctions and documents them. Communicates instrumentation status to appropriate staff members and notifies vendor to schedule service calls.
Performs instrument QC and calibrations following manufacturer's specifications.
Processes monthly QC documents as requested by supervisor/ manager.
Utilizes standard quality control practices in decision making to ensure reliable testing and proper regulatory compliance.
Performs proficiency testing in a manner and time frame that is consistent with good laboratory practice. Receives >=80% on all graded proficiencies.
Performs and approves specimen testing using sound judgment and evaluation. Releases results in accordance with departmental policy.
Performs Stat and routine orders within established time frames.
Communicates and document critical values according to SOP.
Checks pending logs and endorses appropriately.
Monitors inventory levels and inform designated personnel as needed.
Demonstrates competence by utilizing LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.
Ensures clean and orderly workstation and restocked with necessary supplies.
Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
Performs staff training as requested by supervisor/manager.
Perform and assist with validations for new laboratory testing to increase laboratory revenues.
Performs and reads blood smears (morphology and immature cells), body fluids, and urine sediments.
Performs special coagulation test.
Rotation within the core lab is required in the evening and night shift.
Other job duties as required.
Physical Job Requirements
Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling)
Work requires sitting, standing, and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours.
Dexterity of hands and fingers
Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.
Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible.
Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, and other body fluids.
• Travel to satellite locations as needed
$31.59 - $39.52 Hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants.
Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications.
Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email.
Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview.
Be aware of potential scams while job seeking.
Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only.
For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams [https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams] or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ [https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/].
Requires an Associate's degree and a New York State Medical Technologist license, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and ASCP certification. Candidates should have 0-4 years of experience and the ability to perform diversified laboratory duties within specified timeframes.
Market context
In New York, physician openings are often shaped by steady patient demand and the need for clinicians who can work within complex care settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical credentials, relevant state licensure, and experience that matches the specialty. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then verify the original posting for any details that affect your application.