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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$68,168 / year median in Missouri
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- MEDICAL
TECHNICIAN INTERNAL
Carthage Area HospitalLABORATORY
Carthage , NY Allied Health Professional Per Diem , various , variable Posted 07/31/2026 Req # 9673Internal Posting Dates:
August 22, 2024-August 29, 2024 CAH-Medical Technician- Per Diem
- Day Shift
- Req 9673 Shifts will be 8-hour shifts and can be scheduled 6a-2p or 2p-10p.
Pay Grade:
$31.59- 36.50
- + 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.
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
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.