Cytotechnologist

Building Name: CVPH - Medical Arts Building (214) Location Address: 214 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh New York Regular Department: CVPH - Laboratory Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible) Standard Hours: 0 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 0 Shift: Day Primary Shift: Variable - Variable Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $43.61 Mid $54.08 Max $64.54 Recruiter: Cindy Reichard GENERAL SUMMARY: Assists the laboratory supervisor in achieving efficient laboratory operation by performing screening of gynecologic preparations and facilitating the evaluation of non-gynecologic preparations in accordance with departmental testing procedures and policies. Prepares diagnostic reports. Supports laboratory testing services by performing specimen processing, quality control and maintenance functions. Participates in training and inservice programs to maintain and upgrade competency at the level required by the laboratory director as procedures are changed or added. Performs quality assurance duties as requested. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's Degree with certification as CT (ASCP). 2. Licensed or eligible (application pending with a limited license in effect) as a Cytotechnologist in the State of New York. 3. Employees with a limited license must obtain full license within New York State guidelines. This is a bargaining union position. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.

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