Medical Lab Technician/Technologist

Garnet Health

• $76K — $137K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current and active NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist license required.
  • Experience preferred, but recent graduates will be considered.
  • ASCP certification is preferred for both roles.
  • NYSED permit required for trainees without a license within two months of hire, and full license within one year of permit issuance.
  • Physical agility for handling laboratory equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Perform, evaluate, record, and report laboratory tests on various body fluids.
  • Identify and troubleshoot potential issues within laboratory instruments and computers.
  • Make informed decisions to resolve problems independently or with minimal supervision.
  • Oversee laboratory operations when assigned as in charge.
  • Train and mentor trainees on procedures and laboratory functions.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • Access to training resources for fresh graduates.
  • Flexible working hours, including evening and weekend shifts available when necessary.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Medical Lab Technician

Performs, evaluates, records and reports clinical laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients on a variety of body fluids and biologic specimens. Recognizes problems and/or potential for problems within the assigned section regarding instruments, computers, and inventories. Displays sound, supportive and independent judgement to resolve issues equitably.

Medical Lab Technologist

Performs, evaluates, records and reports clinical laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients on a varietynof body fluids and biologic specimens. Recognizes problems and/or potential for problems within the assigned section regarding instruments, computers, and inventories. Displays sound, supportive and independent judgement to resolve issues in the absence of a supervisor. Assumes charge of the laboratory (if charge eligible) as assigned.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The compensation range for the:

Medical Lab Technician Trainee role is $36.75- $42.31 hourly.

Medical Lab Technician Permit role is $41.34-$47.60 hourly.

Medical Lab Technician Licensed role is $49.06-$56.17 hourly.

Medical Lab Technologist Trainee role is $43.91- $49.68

Medical Lab Technologist Permit role is $49.40- $55.89

Medical Lab Technologist Licensed role is $58.60-$66.00

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member's compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Medical Lab Technician

Minimum Education:
• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician.
Minimum Experience:
• Experience preferred but newly NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician qualified individuals considered.

Required Certification/Registration:
• ASCP preferred.
• NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician license or eligible required.
• If not licensed, NYSED permit required within two months of hire, NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technician license required
within one year of permit issuance.
• Trainee's without a Permit may observe, read procedures and learn processes in each section of the laboratory.
• They may not under any circumstances verify any testing on patients.
• They may be used for specimen processing, send outs and phlebotomy.
• Once a Permit has been obtained, candidate may verify tests in areas that competency has been completed.

Physical Requirements:
• Walking, sitting and standing, most of the day.
• Reaches for, lifts and carries light to moderately heavy equipment and supplies.
• Visual acuity and color discrimination is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to comprehend conversation.
• Must have manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination to handle and manipulate instruments, slides, test tubes and other
laboratory equipment capable of working long hours at varied times during the day or night.
• Alertness required during all phases.

Working Conditions:
• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No
routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish
tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can
withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new
information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required
detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer
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needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in
operational and community events as necessary.

Medical Lab Technologist

Minimum Education:
• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist PLUS 4 years of experience post license
issuance to be considered charge eligible.

Minimum Experience:
• Experience preferred but newly NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist qualified individuals considered.
Required Certification/Registration:
• ASCP preferred.
• NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or eligible required.
• If not licensed, NYSED permit required within two months of hire, NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist license
required within one year of permit issuance.
• Trainee's without a Permit may observe, read procedures and learn processes in each section of the laboratory.
• They may not under any circumstances verify any testing on patients.
• They may be used for specimen processing, send outs and phlebotomy.
• Once a Permit has been obtained, candidate may verify tests in areas that competency has been completed.

Physical Requirements:
• Walking, sitting and standing, most of the day.
• Reaches for, lifts and carries light to moderately heavy equipment and supplies.
• Visual acuity and color discrimination is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to comprehend conversation.
• Must have manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination to handle and manipulate instruments, slides, test tubes and other
laboratory equipment
• Capable of working long hours at varied times during the day or night.
• Alertness required during all phases.

Working Conditions:
• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No
routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish
tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can
withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
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• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new
information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required
detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer
needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in
operational and community events as necessary.

Workplace type

On-site

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