Vassar Brothers Medical Center·Poughkeepsie, New York
Performs routine and complex analytical laboratory tests and reports results according to established criteria. Responsible for monitoring quality control, performing instrument maintenance, and adhering to safety guidelines.
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Performs laboratory tests relevant to the section(s) in which they are assigned including quality control testing following established criteria. Responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the reporting of results. Performs moderately difficult to complex tasks. Performs assigned analytical testing procedures in an accurate, precise and timely manner. In addition, performs clerical and computer related activities with a degree of supervision dependent on experience and training. Essential Responsibilities Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor) Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance Performs other duties as required Performs all tests relative to the section(s) in which they are assigned, following all laboratory policies and procedures and ensuring that the specimen is acceptable for testing Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered and immediately notify the supervisor. Adheres to STAT and Critical Result reporting procedures Performs, troubleshoots and monitors all QC and QA functions in their assigned section or instrument. Reacts to and documents QC failures and follows the established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the acceptable levels of performance. Documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications Ensures that reagents/test fits have received, expiration, and opened dates. Follows all PPE requirements, CLIA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in the safety manuals Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections as required. Maintains clinical competency and current professional knowledge Assists with the training of department employees and students. Maintains the confidentiality of employees and department information with no infractions
Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in MT or equivalent One-year Medical Technology experience preferred. New grads considered NYS Medical Technologist License PREFERRED: previous microbiology experience preferred Minimum
Requirements: Excellent Customer Service Skills Strong Computer & Writing Skills Ability to Multitask and work under pressure License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: NYS MT License Environmental Factors Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Potential environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Exposure to biohazards and chemical hazards are a possibility Experiencing stressful conditions where a professional attitude will be required Multi-Tasking 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: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org
Unit: 1668 Department: Microbiology Exempt: No
$36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
Market context
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