Medical Lab Scientist

St. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplace-the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition:

MEDIC001440

Employment Type:

Full-time Shift:

Days Hours Per Week:

40 hrs./week

Hiring Range:

$33.84- $40.92 The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the direction and operation of the clinical laboratory. Problem solves and provides technical assistance to staff.
• Assigns and schedules work for assigned shifts. Prepares daily and weekly time and attendance reports. Conducts department meetings.
• Performs various clinical laboratory tests, analyzes and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy.
• Assists with data collection or special projects for difficult cases.
• Demonstrates in depth knowledge of the policies and procedures for patient preparation, sample requirements, specimen collection, and pre-analytical factors that affect sample quality.
• Oversees the documentation and submission of all required laboratory, departmental and staff statistics/reports.

Licensure / Certification

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Registration:

Education- Required Credential(s): Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Technologist credentialed from the New York Board of Clinical Laboratory Technology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Limited permit also accepted.

Required Skills and Attributes:

Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive. Excellent customer service skills Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion. Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others. Demonstrates flexibility Takes initiative Able to work in a fast-paced environment Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel). Strong organizational skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.