Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Location: 82 Washington St Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Division: Clinical Lab Classification: Full Time Non-Exempt (Hourly) Reports to: Laboratory Director

About Premier Medical Group: Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is a leading multi-specialty medical practice dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across multiple locations in New York. With over 550 employees and a strong provider network, we are committed to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and outstanding patient experience.

Summary/Primary Role: The Clinical Laboratory Technologist functions under the supervision and guidance of the Laboratory Supervisor and participates in the multidisciplinary process of delivering prompt and accurate diagnostic information to providers within established timeframes.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Processes patient samples as a bench technologist.
• Processes a variety of clinical patient samples for Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and PCR testing.
• Reviews and integrates patient history with diagnostic results.
• Performs and documents all quality controls with corrective actions.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance procedures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory diagnostic equipment and ensures equipment is functioning properly.
• Enters patient data into computer interface for integration into the electronic medical record and retrieves data from the system.
• Interprets complex data and communicates it effectively to providers and staff.
• Disposes and documents the use of hazardous waste appropriately.
• Organizes laboratory area including general cleaning and upkeep.
• Performs all safety inspections and ensures laboratory safety standard adherence.
• Performs the following:
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS Clinical Technologist license required.
• 1 to 3 years related experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of individuals

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work: An Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours with overtime required as scheduled. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Premier Medical Group also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary. The base hourly range for this position is $40.00- $46.00.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is minimal. If required it will be between Premier Medical Group locations to support operations, staff, physicians, and equipment needs.
• Occasional local and regional travel may be required for meetings, training, vendor coordination, accreditation activities, and system implementations.
• Travel is primarily within PMG's service area and is expected during normal business hours, with some flexibility as operational needs require.

Work Environment: This position operates in a clinical outpatient setting and routinely involves direct interaction with patients, providers, and clinical staff. The work environment may involve exposure to infectious disease, bodily fluids, medical equipment, cleaning agents, and varying patient conditions. Standard precautions, PPE, and adherence to safety protocols are required at all times.

Physical Demands:

• This is a safety-sensitive position, requiring alertness, sound judgment, and adherence to patient safety standards at all times.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and move between rooms throughout the day.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting or moving supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds;
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.

Additional: This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Premier Medical Group will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an onsite role based in the Hudson Valley, NY. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Premier Medical Group does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.