General Laboratory, Medical Technologist, All Shifts
Healthcare Connections, Inc.

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Client Overview:

Located in the melting pot state, this heartwarming city still provides a nostalgic feel. This northwestern city in New York state is rich with local museums, historic treasures and parks. Enjoy that small town feel while still living in the great state of New York.

Our client is a two hospital system looking for Medical Technologist to work varied shifts. All shifts are available including Microbiology.

Overview:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Position Qualifications:

Perform, evaluate, record and report clinical laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients on a variety of body fluids and biological specimens.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
  
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
  
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
  

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
  
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
  
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
  
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
  
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
  

Experience:

• Experience is not essential. Three to six months training to be capable of normal productivity.
  
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
  
• Computer experience preferred.
  

Education and Licensure:

• B.S./B.A. in Laboratory Science (or permitted by NYS Dept of Education as a Medical Technologist) with completion of 1 year training in an approved Medical Technology program or equivalent as per New York State Department of Health Standards and Laws.
  
• New York State licensed as a medical technologist
  

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

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