Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Tech in New York at Putnam General Hospital

Join Our Team: Make a Big Impact in a Close-Knit Community Hospital

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated individual who wants to grow his/her career while making a meaningful difference every day. We are looking for a Medical Lab Tech or Medical Technologist.

Position Description:

Perform medical laboratory tests, procedures, and experiments to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.

Collect and study blood cells, their numbers, and morphology using microscopic technique (hematology).

Perform blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes. Provide clinical chemistry testing (blood) microscopy (urine), and coagulation, blood bank and transfusion, microbiology.

Record findings in central computer database and report critical values to physicians, health care providers, and patients in a timely manner.

Review reports for accuracy and disseminate to appropriate departments.

Perform proficiency testing. MUST be proficient in phlebotomy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Two-year or four-year degree in medical lab technology required.

ASCP, AMT or other certification accepted by State Licensure preferred.

Experience not required.