Job Summary
Medical Technologist (MT) — Location: not specified. This role involves performing routine and specialized tests within the laboratory, monitoring processes, and verifying results. Candidates with six or more years of experience may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the laboratory supervisor, ensuring all activities comply with laboratory and health department policies.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM, Monday through Wednesday from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM; 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory technology or equivalent, NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist, proof of grandfathering if applicable, BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).
- Preferred Qualifications: ASCP Specialty Certification issued by New York State.
- Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical analyses for routine, special, and automated tests.
- Recognizes abnormal values and takes appropriate action.
- Performs and documents quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
- Verifies and posts results, maintains accurate recordkeeping including LIS functions.
- Obtains laboratory specimens from patients as trained.
- Participates in ongoing education to maintain professional competence and licensure.
- Mentors and trains laboratory students and new staff as assigned.
- Evaluates and implements new testing methods and procedures.
- Acts in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the supervisor if appropriately experienced.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
