Medical Lab Technician/Technologist

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Garnet Health is hiring a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Technologist for its laboratory team at Garnet Health Doctor. The role performs, evaluates, records, and reports clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and biological specimens to support the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients. It also involves identifying and addressing potential issues with instruments, computers, and inventories, using sound judgment to resolve them. Technologists are expected to resolve issues when a supervisor is absent. Technician candidates need an associate degree in Medical Technology; technologist candidates need a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science. Experience is preferred, but new graduates of approved programs may be considered. ASCP certification is preferred. A New York State MLT or MT license, or eligibility for one, is required. Candidates without a license must obtain a New York State permit within two months of hire and the applicable license within one year of permit issuance. Trainees without a permit may observe, read procedures, learn laboratory processes, and assist with specimen processing, send-outs, and phlebotomy, but may not verify patient testing. Once permitted, they may verify tests in areas where they have completed competency requirements. The position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing; handling laboratory instruments and supplies; visual and color discrimination; effective communication; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. The work takes place in a clean, well-lit, heated or ventilated facility, with no routine exposure to hazards. Employees must be able to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask, attend closely to detail despite interruptions, and demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs. Irregular hours, including evenings or potentially weekends, may be required for operational and community events. Garnet Health describes its team culture as inclusive and diverse and offers resources for career growth, tuition reimbursement, and health, dental, and retirement benefits. Compensation varies by role and credential level: Medical Lab Technician Trainee, $36.75–$42.31 per hour; Permit, $41.34–$47.60 per hour; Licensed, $49.06–$56.17 per hour; Medical Lab Technologist Trainee, $43.91–$49.68 per hour; Permit, $49.40–$55.89 per hour; Licensed, $58.60–$66.00 per hour. Compensation ranges exclude bonuses, incentive pay, differentials, and other compensation or benefits.

Requirements

For Medical Lab Technician: Associate of Science degree in Medical Technology.
For Medical Lab Technologist: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science.
Experience is preferred; new graduates of approved Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Technology programs will be considered.
ASCP certification is preferred.
New York State MLT or MT license, or eligibility for the applicable license, is required.
If not licensed, obtain a New York State permit within two months of hire and the applicable New York State license within one year of permit issuance.
Ability to walk, sit, and stand for most of the day and to lift 10 pounds.
Ability to reach for, lift, and carry light to moderately heavy equipment and supplies.
Visual acuity and color discrimination; effective communication and comprehension; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle laboratory instruments, slides, test tubes, and other equipment.
Ability to work long hours at varied times of day or night and remain alert throughout work.
Ability to perform the full anatomical range of motion needed for tasks and to tolerate prolonged sitting, standing, or walking.
Ability to operate computer and office equipment using adequate visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work under pressure, organize and synthesize information, prioritize tasks, think critically and analytically, adapt, multitask, and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
Sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification.
Prior experience in the relevant laboratory field.

Responsibilities

Perform, evaluate, record, and report clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and biological specimens for patient diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.
Recognize actual or potential problems involving laboratory instruments, computers, and inventories in the assigned section.
Use sound judgment to resolve issues; technologists must also resolve issues when a supervisor is absent.
As an unpermitted trainee, observe, read procedures, learn laboratory processes, and assist with specimen processing, send-outs, and phlebotomy; do not verify patient testing.
After obtaining a permit, verify tests in areas where competency has been completed.