Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist on our Lab team at/in Garnet Health Doctor. Responsibilities Medical Lab Technician Performs, evaluates, records and reports clinical laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients on a variety of body fluids and biologic specimens. Recognizes problems and/or potential for problems within the assigned section regarding instruments, computers, and inventories. Displays sound, supportive and independent judgement to resolve issues equitably. Medical Lab Technologist Performs, evaluates, records and reports clinical laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients on a variety of body fluids and biologic specimens. Recognizes problems and/or potential for problems within the assigned section regarding instruments, computers, and inventories. Displays sound, supportive and independent judgement to resolve issues in the absence of a supervisor. At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine. Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Qualifications Medical Lab Technician Minimum Education: A.A.S. degree in Medical Technology. Minimum Experience: Experience preferred but new graduates of approved Medical Laboratory Technology ( MLT) Programs will be considered. Required Certification/Registration: ASCP preferred. NYS MLT license or eligible required. If not licensed, NYS permit required within two months of hire, NYS MLT license required within one year of permit issuance. Trainee’s without a Permit may observe, read procedures and learn processes in each section of the laboratory. They may not under any circumstances verify any testing on patients. They may be used for specimen processing, send outs and phlebotomy. Once a Permit has been obtained, candidate may verify tests in areas that competency has been completed. Physical Requirements: Walking, sitting and standing, most of the day. Reaches for, lifts and carries light to moderately heavy equipment and supplies. Visual acuity and color discrimination is required. Ability to communicate effectively and to comprehend conversation. Must have manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination to handle and manipulate instruments, slides, test tubes and other laboratory equipment Capable of working long hours at varied times during the day or night. Alertness required during all phases. Working Conditions: Exposed to noise, odors, fumes, blood and excrement; communicable diseases, chemical, needles and biological materials most of the day. Requires detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Must perform some tests in emergency situations which could lead to a moderate amount of stress. May be required to perform functions at various locations. Medical Lab Technologist Minimum Education: B.S. Degree in medical technology or related science. Minimum Experience: Experience preferred but new graduates of approved Medical Technology Programs will be considered. Required Certification/Registration: ASCP preferred. NYS MT license or eligible required. If not licensed, NYS permit required within two months of hire, NYS MT license required within one year of permit issuance. Trainee’s without a Permit may observe, read procedures and learn processes in each section of the laboratory. They may not under any circumstances verify any testing on patients. They may be used for specimen processing, send outs and phlebotomy. Once a Permit has been obtained, candidate may verify tests in areas that competency has been completed. Physical Requirements: Walking, sitting and standing, most of the day. Reaches for, lifts and carries light to moderately heavy equipment and supplies. Visual acuity and color discrimination is required. Ability to communicate effectively and to comprehend conversation. Must have manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination to handle and manipulate instruments, slides, test tubes and other laboratory equipment Capable of working long hours at varied times during the day or night. Alertness required during all phases. Working Conditions: Exposed to noise, odors, fumes, blood and excrement; communicable diseases, chemical, needles and biological materials most of the day. Requires detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Must perform some tests in emergency situations which could lead to a moderate amount of stress. May be required to perform functions at various locations. Workplace type On-site