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Mount Sinai Doctors Long Island has been serving the surrounding communities since 1945. We began in Huntington with 3 physicians, the first board certified physicians in Suffolk County. Today we have over 75 physicians in 21 specialties who continue the Group’s tradition of quality. In 1995, the Group became part of the Mount Sinai Health System. We have access to Mount Sinai’s vast referral network and latest treatment options. In the summer of 2018 we moved from our original Huntington location into a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility at 5 Cuba Hill Road in Greenlawn. We also have offices in Nesconset.
We are seeking a Full Time Laboratory Technician/Technologist for our multi-specialty medical Group.
Our new facility offers a wide range of health care providers in twenty one different specialties, on-site imaging, and lab services, all under one roof. We are proud to offer our patients the newest imaging technology including 3-D mammography, PETCT and a wide bore MRI.
General Summary:
Under general supervision of Laboratory Director and supervisors, performs and/or assists in performing all assigned qualitative and quantitative routine and special analyses of blood (e.g., red and white cell counts, differential smear counts, hematocrit testing) on blood specimens, smears and urinary specimens and/or exudates specimens, in hematology, chemistry, serology, and procedures, to aid in treatment of injury or disease. Must validate and verify all testing per quality assurance/CQI standards; reports abnormal variations to supervisors. May accession patient specimens in accordance with established clinical protocols. Receives, labels and processes specimens, entering or verifying registration of requisite data in section computerized system. Sets up, adjusts, and operates all section equipment. Follows daily maintenance and quality assurance/CQI procedures in accordance with established institutional and regulatory protocols. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and general working area, stocking clinical supplies. Ensures proper equipment operation, reporting problems to supervisors. Provides support to patient areas serving all age groups via clinical testing of patient specimens in accordance with quality assurance guidelines and set procedures.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities (Competencies):
- Under supervision of supervisor, performs and/or assists in performing all assigned qualitative and quantitative routine and special analyses of patient specimens potentially inclusive of, but not limited to, red/white cell counts, differential smear counts, hemoglobin determinations sedimentations rates; quantitative of clotting factors/coagulation testing and cellular urinary sediment analysis in accordance with established section policies and procedures to provide diagnostic data for medical evaluation. Sorts, spins and separates specimens for analysis. Also performs tests in chemistry, serology, and immunology. Completes all required documentation and performs all required quality assurance/CQI procedures. Logs, enters, verifies and validates all requisite data in computerized clinical system/manual records. Records and reports abnormal findings (“panic values”) to supervisor(s) and respective clinical units.
- Under supervision of supervisor, may receive, label and process patient specimens, entering requisite information into section computerized system in accordance with established procedures. Completes all documentation and logs all information in accordance with set procedures. Collects specimens by venipuncture or other means as required.
- Performs ongoing daily quality assurance/CQI functions in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure safety/environmental/infection control and compliance with accreditation/regulatory guidelines used for cell counting; prepares blood samples/smears issued for clinical hematology and coagulation proficiency testing. Prepares reagents and solutions following procedural guidelines.
- Provides support functions maintaining work area quality; maintains files and statistics. May answer telephones for area and record messages. Maintains clean work station and equipment and maintains stock of clinical supplies.
- Performs related duties as assigned or required as professional technologist.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Required the NY state Medical Technologist/ technician licenses.
- Prior work experience of six months is desired in order to gain familiarity on-the-job with clinical techniques. Should be familiar with most major models of laboratory equipment. New technologists require period of 30 days in order to orient themselves to techniques and work area. Must be able to rotate through all sections.
- Good interpersonal manner important during delivery of patient support in order to ensure harmonious provision of testing services. Must respond appropriately to inquiries from relevant clinicians.
- Work requires manual dexterity for use of computer keyboard and computerized equipment. Light lifting of clinical supplies may be required. Adequate physical control necessary when required to perform venipuncture.
Working Conditions:
- Incumbents work under clinical conditions, which involve exposure to blood and body fluids, demonstrated biohazardous substances. Incumbents required to wear requisite protective equipment during specimen handling/processing. Potential exposure to low-level radioactive materials, toxic materials.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the most skilled and caring professionals for our patients. We are offering an excellent benefits package.
Mount Sinai Doctors Long Island is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $27.27 - $55.64 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.27 - $55.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person