Medical Technologist Generalist

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Core Lab, Blood Bank & Donor Center

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range: Min $35.00 Mid $43.40 Max $51.80

Recruiter: Katie Dubrey

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in achieving efficient Laboratory operation by performing clinical tests. Supports laboratory testing services by performing specimen collection and processing, quality control and maintenance functions, and results reporting and verification. Participates in training and in-service programs to maintain and upgrade competency at the level required by the Supervisor as procedures are changed or added.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:

1.    Licensed or eligible (application pending with a limited license in effect) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York.
2.    Employees with a limited license must obtain full license within New York State guidelines.
3.    Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology (hospital-based formal internship required) OR
4.    Bachelor’s Degree in related science from an accredited college with subsequent relevant clinical laboratory experience for one year.  Degree must include sufficient science and math credits to meet minimum NYSDOH requirements for a Technologist.
5.    ASCP, NCA or equivalent certification is highly recommended.
6.    Graduate of an accredited MLT Program, who also meets requirement #4 above, the last year of which includes clinical training and a clinical internship, constitutes 6 months of relevant experience.  A person hired with these qualifications would be required to be under the supervision of anther MT or a supervisor for the first 6 months of employment.
 

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

This is a bargaining union position.