Nuvance Health Careers

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. 

Summary:

Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures such as processing specimens and performing patient testing when applicable. Shows a considerable degree of independent judgment regarding the performance and reporting of patient results.

Responsibilities:

1. Conducts tests on samples, verifies test and QC data, prepares stat smear results, maintains specimen & rejection logs, documents conversations regarding quality, inquiries & results according to standard operating procedures.
2. Accepts and verifies orders, processes specimens & quality of specimens, & stores clinical material.
3. Uses independent judgment for interpreting difficult work ups and direct testing when indicated. Problems with procedure/performance are resolved and approved alternative methods are used when available.
4. Maintains proper quality control of all tests and maintenance of instruments according to laboratory protocol. Section quality assurance policy is followed. Enters and verifies results, logs patient & specimen into LIS, organizes logs, requisitions, work cards & specimen storage.
5. Communicates test results and problems, calls all stats & critical values & documents all calls. Records all necessary information and leaves the report for management review and investigation.
6. Instructs new technicians, medical technician students and pathology residents.
7. Achieves the organization's established expectations regarding quality of service, teamwork and staff development.
8. Assures a clean and safe working environment.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

Required: Associate degree: Medical Technology, Biological Science or Chemistry (preferred) or High School Diploma and minimum of one year job- related experience. 
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: ASCP preferred but not required.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 477

Department: Lab General NMH

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly