CAH - MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

Internal Posting Dates: August 22, 2024-August 29, 2024

Pay Grade: $29.42-$33.26*

CAH-Medical Technician- Per Diem- Day Shift- Req 7787

Shifts can be either 8s or 10s. 8-hour shifts will be 6a-2p or 2p-10p. 10-hour shifts will be 6a-4p, 7a-5p, 10a-8p, or 12-10p

A Clinical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory tests which require limited exercise of independent judgment pursuant to established and approved protocols and which are performed only under the observation of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or the supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor or Laboratory Director. Job responsibilities in the areas of Hematology: Makes acceptable slides and assures proper staining, leaves slides for review per lab policy, performs manual and automated cell counts. Chemistry: Performs special urine/serum tests, serology testing, specimen processing and calls critical values to appropriate locations. Blood Banking: Performs blood typing, antibody screens, compatibility testing and processing and issuing of blood. Bacteriology: Performs culture setup, gram stains, rapid kit testing and initial identification of positive blood cultures. Properly collects, prepares and packages specimens for reference lab. Keeps accurate records of tests according to departmental procedures and time frames. Maintains all instruments, equipment and work areas in the department. Alerts supervisor of problems during the shift of the occurrence. Assists in the phlebotomy department as needed. Performs venipuncture on all patient populations and knows appropriate methods of collecting blood specimens.

REPORTS TO:

●Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or the supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor or Laboratory Director

EDUCATION:

Required:

●Must be licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technician by the NYS Department of Education. This position requires a current Registration Certificate issued by the Division of Professional Licensing Services from the NYS Department of Education

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

●Must be licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technician by the NYS Department of Education

●BLS Certification

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Required:

●Generalist positions require experience in the areas of chemistry, hematology blood banking, urinalysis, serology, phlebotomy and limited microbiology.

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran are encouraged to apply.

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