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Recruiter @ St. Joseph's Health & St. Peter's Health Partners | Trinity Health
At St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places. For more than 150 years, we have been the name people trust for their health care. Nationally ranked and locally preferred, we remain dedicated to delivering world-class care, right here at home!
We are adding a Medical Technologist to our team!
Why Us?
#1 hospital in Albany, #17 of more than 200 hospitals in New York State! (U.S. News and World Report)
St. Peter's Laboratory Services: recipient of the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission!
One of America's "Greatest Workplaces for Diversity", "Greatest Places to Work for Women", and "Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters" (Newsweek)
Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development - where career opportunities and quality of life converge!
Employment Type
Full time
Varying shifts
What You Will Do
Evaluates test results/microorganism growth for validity within defined protocols and makes appropriate decisions. Maintains correct patient ID throughout testing. Accurately enters patient/QC results.
Keeps up to date on policies, procedures, skills, documentation requirements for continuing education, checklists and successful completion of competency surveys in a timely manner.
Understands the differences and/or limitations age puts on the many aspects of lab testing.
QA forms are properly completed with all paperwork attached and necessary phone calls.
Performs/documents quality control testing, calibration and preventative maintenance as defined by established protocol and takes appropriate remedial action.
Understands lab specific monitors and Q.A. program and participates in the evaluation of specialized reports for QC, QA.
Performs and documents lot number verification including carryover and advancement, as required.
Monitors QC/QA on a regular basis.
Takes initiative to perform extensive preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
Communicates and documents necessary information to appropriate HCP/staff/supervisors to assure quality health care and ensures the presence of fax comment and/or call statements for critical values and communicable disease documentation when necessary.
Utilizes the system to retrieve patient/test information and test results (MIQ, IQ, BIQ, ANIQ, etc.).
Uses appropriate Sunquest functions to ensure accurate patient/QC results.
Uses other Sunquest and Soarian functions as required or indicated.
Makes the appropriate credit and/or charge for tests when indicated by protocol.
Able to recognize and take appropriate action for Sunquest errors.
What You Will Need
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology
NYS CLT license is required.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $31.50 - $43.65 per hour
Shift differential
Sign on bonus: $35k
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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