Medical Technologist PD Tier 3 Job at Nuvance Health

Nuvance Health Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York.

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. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Performs all tests relative to the section (s) in which they are assigned. Follows all laboratory approved policies and procedures.

2. Reviews and releases test results- determines acceptability of specimens. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the supervisor.

3. Follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or critical results to caregivers.

4. Reacts to and documents QC failures and follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the lab’s established acceptable levels of performance.

5. Documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed. Also documents corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

6. Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable- opened dates.

7. Follows all PPE requirements, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines as described in the safety manuals.

8. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.

9. Assists with training of department employees as necessary.

10. Maintains clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.

11. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)

12. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance

13. Performs other duties as required

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences
  • Preferred: One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. New Grads considered.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Regulatory Guidelines
  • Phlebotomy protocols
License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:
  • NYS Medical Technologist License
  • Limited Permits Allowed
Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 0.10

FTE: 0.010000

Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8

Work Shift: Day and evening including weekends

Org Unit: 1668

Department: Microbiology

Exempt: No

Grade: U11

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.


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