Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is accepting resumes for a Medical Laboratory Technician in West Point, New York. The total hourly pay for this non-exempt position is $42.96 per hour for up to 40 hours per week, which is comprised of a base hourly rate of $38.55 plus $4.41 per hour Health & Welfare (H&W) for up to 40 hours per week as required by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) regulations. This rate represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Requirements:

Must be a graduate from a medical laboratory technician program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT) and American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Possess and maintain current, certification as determined by the ASCP or AMT as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Minimum of one year of experience within the past five years.

Duties:

Independently perform moderately difficult and complex laboratory examinations and procedures and select appropriate procedures for request and/or study. Set up equipment and instruments, calibrate various analyzers as required and runs quality control samples on all instruments, adjusting as necessary and performing operator maintenance and facilitate repairs if necessary. Manage patient results status by verifying and certifying results input into laboratory computer system. Certify all results with notification of panic values. Save markedly abnormal specimens for clinical review and communicates with appropriate credentialed and/or licensed personnel. Perform laboratory testing in each of the following sections of the

Laboratory:

Chemistry, performing automated and semi-automated procedures such as total lipid testing; Hematology, working in routine hematology; Urinalysis; Microbiology, diagnostics for macroscopic and microscopic examination of cultures; Transfusion Services; Quality Control; Shipping of samples and phlebotomy.

Hematology:

Perform a broad variety of automated and manual procedures related to the quality and quantity of constituents of human blood, plasma, and other body fluids. Perform automated complete blood counts and differential, reticulocyte counts, sedimentation rates, and various manual procedures to include sickle cell screens, body fluid studies, and slide reviews for differentials and morphology.

Chemistry:

Select, perform and monitor a wide variety of tests using moderately complex automated analytical systems. Perform moderately complex tests including total iron-binding capacity and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol as part of lipid testing.

Microbiology:

Receive laboratory requests along with specimens and select tests and procedures required to identify microorganisms and parasites known to invade man. Perform microbiological testing using Rapid Strep, Rapid Influenza, COVID-19 (PCR), Hem occult kits, and other rapid diagnostic kits.

Urinalysis:

Perform a variety of microscopic, macroscopic and chemical analyses in Urinalysis, e.g., Bence Jones Protein, identification of hemosiderin, acetone, cell counts, protein, etc., to identify normal and pathologic constituents found in urine specimens. Routine determination of the ph or urine by use of multiple test reagent strips. Uses TS meter for determining specific gravity. Perform urine microscopy, involving the identification of cast material and various types of cellular material. Other specialized tests may include ted, urine MCG, melanin, myoglobin, porphyrins, porphobilinogen, urobilinogen and Kova stains. Also performs urine HCG.

Phlebotomy:

Perform phlebotomy on individuals as directed by laboratory management staff. Select proper type of anticoagulants and amount of blood to be drawn. Selects proper type of anticoagulants and amount of blood to be drawn. Use needle and syringe, Vacutainer, or butterfly techniques, and labels, as appropriate.

Transfusions:

Perform sickledex, ABO/Rh, and antibody testing of blood. Releases blood in accordance with SOP and with a valid 518. Serological and bacteriological tests which include both routine and complex tests/examinations such as interpretation of colony count, preparation and interpretation of Kirby-Bauer drug sensitivities, quality control procedures, interpretation of wet preparations, gram stains, reading and interpreting blood cultures, preparation and microscopic examination of saline and iodine wet preps for parasites, reading of pinworm/scotch tape preps. Perform diagnostic immunology testing such as ASO, RPR, and other agglutination tests. Utilize the automated micro scan equipment to determine the biochemical characteristics of bacteria and fungi in the definitive identification of pathogenic organisms. Consult with physicians regarding test findings or on additional tests that may be useful or necessary to clarify problems. Maintains workload accounting system, inventory and ordering procedures. Utilize the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) for maintaining patient data. Will be required to work with MHS Genesis. Participates in the orientation of new employees. Supports College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation for the Pathology Division and participates in the CAP external survey program.

Experience/Education:

Must be a graduate from a medical laboratory technician program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT) and American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Possess and maintain current, certification as determined by the ASCP or AMT as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Minimum of one year of experience within the past five years Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and individual must demonstrate ability to initiate CPR in event of respirator or cardiopulmonary arrest Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation shareholders, descendants and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241. #

HP Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$42.96 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Medical Lab Tech:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Required) ASCP or AMT certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

West Point, NY 10996 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

West Point, NY 10996: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person