Medical Technologist - FT - Day/Eve
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Northwell Health is hiring a Medical Technologist - FT - Day/Eve. The Medical Technologist processes laboratory specimens and reports results across all clinical laboratory areas, including blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, and urinalysis. This role involves performing high-complexity testing, adjusting methods for various patient populations, and maintaining quality control practices and accurate laboratory records. The technologist also interacts professionally with laboratory personnel and other departments to ensure patient care and safety.
Key focus areas include Process laboratory specimens and report results in all clinical laboratory areas, Maintain laboratory records according to established policies and procedures, and Perform high-complexity testing in various laboratory specialties.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Medical Technology Chemistry Biology and Medical Technologist Certification. Important skills include Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, and Urinalysis. Preferred (not required): Additional Languages.
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Description
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.
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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.
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Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis.
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Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.
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Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
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Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
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Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
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Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
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Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
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Maintains appropriate quality control (QC) requirements.
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Meets current documentation standards and policies.
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Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.
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Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
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Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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Follows standard precautions at all times.
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Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
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Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
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Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.
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Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
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Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
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Wears appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
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Uses the principles of AIDET in every customer encounter
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Completes other duties as assigned and required.
Regulatory Requirements:
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Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology.
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Certification as a Medical Technologist in the following specialties: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology.
Language Skills:
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Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
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Additionally, languages are preferred.
Location: Sharon-Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill RoadWorking 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
It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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