General Lab, Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician, First Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position & Client Overview :

A stat lab near New Rochelle, NY is currently seeking two contract medical technologists or medical laboratory technicians to work in their core lab on the first shift.

This contract position is ideal since weekends are not required. Spend your free time meandering around historic New Rochelle with 9.

3 miles of shoreline and 231 acresof public parks. Walk or drive through centuries old neighborhoods with stately homes, lovely landscaping, and exquisite architecture.

Want more of a nightlife? A short drive or train ride will bring you directly into the heart of Manhattan. Plus, summertime in the New Rochelle and New York City areas include multiple street fairs and food festivals.

Apply today and see what this area has in store for you!

Salary : $3,049 / week (MLS / MT); $2849 / week (MLT)

Job Summary :

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient.

Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Skill Requirements :

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to :

• Performing testing in any and / or all of the following areas of the lab : clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery;

Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols

• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

Education, Certification, & Experience :

• MT / MLS : Bachelor's degree in science
• MLT : Associates degree in science
• New York license as a clinical laboratory technologist / technician
• Two (2) years of experience in the Core Lab including chemistry, hematology and urinalysis

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND