Medical Lab Technician/Technologist

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 varietynof 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. Assumes charge of the laboratory (if charge eligible) as assigned.

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.

The compensation range for the:

Medical Lab Technician Trainee role is $32.68- $37.62 hourly.

Medical Lab Technician Permit role is $36.76-$42.33 hourly.

Medical Lab Technician Licensed role is $43.62-$49.95 hourly.

Medical Lab Technologist Trainee role is $39.04- $44.18

Medical Lab Technologist Permit role is $43.92- $49.70

Medical Lab Technologist Licensed role is $52.11-$58.69

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Medical Lab Technician

Minimum Education:

• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician.

Minimum Experience:

• Experience preferred but newly NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician qualified individuals considered.

Required Certification/Registration:

• ASCP preferred.
• NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician license or eligible required.
• If not licensed, NYSED permit required within two months of hire, NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician 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:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No

routine exposure to hazards.

• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish

tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can

withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.

• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new

information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required

detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer

Page 2 of 5

needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in

operational and community events as necessary.

Medical Lab Technologist

Minimum Education:

• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist PLUS 4 years of experience post license

issuance to be considered charge eligible.

Minimum Experience:

• Experience preferred but newly NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist qualified individuals considered.

Required Certification/Registration:

• ASCP preferred.
• NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or eligible required.
• If not licensed, NYSED permit required within two months of hire, NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist 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:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No

routine exposure to hazards.

• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish

tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can

withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.

Page 2 of 5

• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new

information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required

detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer

needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in

operational and community events as necessary.

Workplace type

On-siteQualifications:

Medical Lab Technician

Minimum Education:

• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician.

Minimum Experience:

• Experience preferred but newly NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician qualified individuals considered.

Required Certification/Registration:

• ASCP preferred.
• NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician license or eligible required.
• If not licensed, NYSED permit required within two months of hire, NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician 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:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No

routine exposure to hazards.

• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish

tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can

withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.

• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new

information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required

detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer

Page 2 of 5

needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in

operational and community events as necessary.

Medical Lab Technologist

Minimum Education:

• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist PLUS 4 years of experience post license

issuance to be considered charge eligible.

Minimum Experience:

• Experience preferred but newly NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist qualified individuals considered.

Required Certification/Registration:

• ASCP preferred.
• NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or eligible required.
• If not licensed, NYSED permit required within two months of hire, NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist 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:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No

routine exposure to hazards.

• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish

tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can

withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.

Page 2 of 5

• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new

information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required

detailed at...