What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Medical Technologist (Overnight) position at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists?
Lab Medical Technologist
Port Jefferson, NY
Hours: M-F (Overnight Hours)
Why Join Us?
At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we create an environment where dedicated professionals can thrive. Our team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and compassionate staff work across numerous locations with one shared mission: conquering cancer close to home. Through cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered philosophy, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. Join our growing organization and help us bring healing, hope, and advanced care to the communities we proudly serve.
In this role, you will:
- Maintain that all aspects of drawing, processing, and handling of all specimens in our laboratory are carried out in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
- Uphold that orders for blood draws when received are properly and efficiently executed by the Medical assistant team.
- Monitor integrity of patient specimen collection processes.
- Keep the Lab Leadership informed of all laboratory, phlebotomy and personnel issues.
- Monitor that all of the Doctor’s office laboratory processes (CBC, urine dipstick, PT/INR, glucose etc.) are performed accurately and efficiently. To include instrument maintenance, QC, calibration and proficiency testing.
- Update manuals Laboratory / Phlebotomy procedures and specimen requirements as updates are introduced.
- Monitor that all written records including temperatures are accurate and legible.
- Monitor that supplies and equipment inventory ordering and storing (rotation of stock) is being done accurately and efficiently.
- Make sure chemical hygiene and lab safety procedures are being observed.
- Research specimen requirements for reference labs.
- Arrange for critical, irretrievable specimen handling and transportation arrangements when needed
- Maintain that all new Medical Assistants are adequately orientated and trained and that training is documented for the tasks required
- Enforce and follow all laboratory safety rules and reports any possible hazards to the Lab Leadership
- Trouble-shoot any laboratory instruments including calling Support if needed and keeping the Lab Leadership informed of the malfunctioning of any lab equipment
- Schedule ios Tuesday-Saturday
We require:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology
- New York State Laboratory Technician license.
- Experienced preferred but not required.
What we offer:
Salary: Up to $50/hr
Benefits:Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)
Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.
Visit our website at: Nycancer.com
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*New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
