Medical Technologist - Yonkers
Overview:
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St.John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service.In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities:
The Medical Technologist is to determine the suitability of samples, reagents and identifies any errors in matching patient samples and results. Reports all test results in a timely manner and calls panic values to physicians and nursing units.Runs and reviews outstanding work lists and follows up in all outstanding specimens. Performs and records all Quality Control results. Performs manual procedure diffs, body fluids, and urinalysis. Performs all Blood Bank testing including type and screen, cross matches and routine antibody testing.
Sends out specimens to reference laboratory.
Qualifications:
BS in Medical Technology or related science. NYSED license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist OR NYSED Provisional Permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.