Medical Technologist - PD Tier 3 - Vassar

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. 

Purpose  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 insuring 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
• Perform, 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

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1688

Department: Blood Bank

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly