Medical Technologist - Samaritan Hospital

Position: Medical Technologist - Samaritan Hospital - Full Time
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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Evening Shift

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* Description:

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* ** Medical Technologist*
* We are seeking skilled Medial Technologists to join our St. Peters Health Partners Laboratory team. Working alongside our other colleagues, the ideal candidate will perform a variety of laboratory tests that will be utilized by our providers to assist in the diagnosing, monitoring, and treatment of the patients we serve. If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for caring for those in need, we encourage you to apply to join our team and help us fulfill our mission.

** Position Highlights:*
* Advancement:
Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development.

** Areas of specialty available:*
* Microbiology

Chemistry

Hematology

Blood Bank / Transfusion Services

Generalist

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* Schedule:

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* Monday - Friday (includes weekend and holiday rotations)

** Responsibilities:*
* · Successfully complete onboarding process. Complete initial training with preceptor and be signed off to work independently.

· Successfully complete LIS training.

· Prepares samples for analysis. Evaluate if specimens are suitable for analysis, accepting or rejecting specimens according to laboratory policy.

· Evaluates test results/microorganism growth for validity within defined protocols and makes appropriate decisions.

· Report test results accurately and timely per laboratory protocols

· Maintains correct patient  testing.

· Maintains annual competency and education requirements

· Completes education and competency documentation before due date

· Precisely and accurately enters patient/QC results into LIS.

· Performs/documents quality control testing, calibration and preventative maintenance as defined by established protocol and takes appropriate remedial action.

· Take initiative and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

· Recognizes errors, responds appropriately, and escalates as needed.

· Assist with maintaining inventory of testing reagents and supplies

· Communicates well with fellow co-workers, other healthcare professionals and our customers to ensure excellent and appropriate follow up.

· Performs other duties as assigned

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* What you will need:

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* Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science with approved medical clinical training.

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT/MT/CLS) license is required.

Minimum of 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred but not required. We will train you!

Pay Range: $33.10 - $47.65

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

** Our Commitment*
* Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran