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.
$35.47 - $58.53 Care for our community, and your career. Assumes responsibility for the performance of routine, standardized biological and/or biochemical test procedure as well as more complex or developmental procedures on blood, urine, tissues, body fluids and other specimen sources that help physicians in the diagnosis and clinical management of patients. Assumes responsibility for actively contributing to the section's productive and cost effectiveness. Assumes responsibility for recognizing results or problems that require referral to Section Supervisor, Pathologist or Laboratory Manager.
Job Requirements Minimum Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology or sciences. Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques which would normally be obtained through a formal four year college/university academic program.
Minimum Experience Requirement:
Must rotate and be approved by lab supervisor in each of the sections of the clinical laboratory. Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and developmental needs of the various age groups to which service is provided and demonstrate ability to deliver diagnostic procedures effectively. Previous experience in a health care environment preferred. Proficient in the use of a personal computer including word processing. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to independently take initiative and exercise good judgment in decision-making. Ability to work efficiently and effectively under deadline pressures and to simultaneously handles multiple projects. Professional maturity that daily sets the tone in carrying out the responsibilities of the position. High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to undertake new responsibilities as assigned. Lead/Weekend - At least 6 years experience as a Medical Technologist.
Minimum License Requirement:
Registry with a board of registry for medical technology, such as American Society of Clinical Pathologists required, or meets standards set forth by the State of New York. Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Work Shift:
FLSA880- 8
Hours Evening Shift (United States of America)
Position Hours:
80 Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Please call our Recruitment Hotline at: 315-779-5236. Talk with our Human Resources Professionals about current opportunities within the Samaritan Health System. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone's job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan. In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we've grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we've held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we've invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority - in fact, it's our mission. That's why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It's also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.
