Tech, Medical Lab

Career Opportunities at Summit Health and CityMD Summit Health and CityMD form a physician-driven, patient-centric network, committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our unique network was created by the 2019 merger between Summit Medical Group, one of the nation’s premier independent multispecialty medical groups, and CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area. Together, Summit Health and CityMD deliver a more intuitive, comprehensive, and responsive care experience for every patient, regardless of the stage of life or health condition, through high-quality primary, specialty, and urgent care. We are continually growing to meet the needs of our patients and deliver exceptional care to an even greater population. Summit Health now has more than 2,800 providers across more than 80 specialty areas, 13,000 employees, and over 370 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Central Oregon. CityMD has over 150 locations across the tri-state. We share a vision of improving the way health care needs are addressed by offering timely, high-quality, comprehensive care with an exceptional patient experience. Together, we provide the best possible care to every patient in every neighborhood. Join our team! Summit Health and CityMD are dedicated to hiring and retaining the right talent who will contribute to our ongoing expansion and success. We work to set clear goals and expectations, while regularly managing performance and cultivating personal and team capabilities within a positive, collaborative environment that recognizes and rewards success. We strive to make each team member's experience at our company inspiring. Explore our open positions and apply to become a part of the Summit Health and CityMD family. Job Description Essential Functions (greater than or equal to 10% of time): • Designs, implements, evaluates and revises annual competency training for all staff working in the Laboratory • Assists the Laboratory Manager with the planning, development and implementation of new testing in the Laboratory • Serves as instructor for all new and/or revised testing performed in the Laboratory. • Ensures that staff maintains valid, current competencies as required by regulatory agencies. • Develops policies and procedures for the Laboratory with the assistance of the Laboratory Manager. • Oversees the daily testing of all assays performed in the Laboratory. Adjusts testing schedule to best fit Provider needs. • Oversees the maintenance of all equipment in the Laboratory. • Oversees the supplies of all reagents and consumables required for testing of specimens in the Laboratory. General Functions: • Processes/evaluates patient specimens in accordance to SOP, including reference lab specimens. Resolves issues with specimens that are time/temperature sensitive. • Performs daily temperature and humidity checks for room, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and/or water baths. • Performs routine instrument maintenance following manufacturer’s specifications (including startup and shut down) and documents appropriately. • Corrects basic instrument malfunctions and documents them. Communicates instrumentation status to appropriate staff members and notifies vendor to schedule service calls. • Performs instrument calibrations following manufacturer's specifications. • Utilizes standard quality control practices in decision making to ensure reliable testing and proper regulatory compliance. • Performs proficiency testing in a manner and time frame that is consistent with good laboratory practice. Receives >=80% on all graded proficiencies. • Performs and approves specimen testing using sound judgment and evaluation. Releases results in accordance with departmental policy. • Monitors inventory levels, prepares order, and has manager sign off on order. Anticipate shortages and prepares for absence during vacation or days off. • Demonstrates competence by utilizing LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures. • Demonstrates good judgment with problem solving skills. Takes appropriate action to resolve issues regarding problem specimens/orders. Physical Job Requirements • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. • The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: • Fast-paced environment especially in dealing with urgent care situations. • Direct patient and client contact while delivering services and treatment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposure to blood or other human bodily fluids. Some weekend and evening hours may be required during peak times. • Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. Education and/or Experience: • Associates degree required. • Successful completion of Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) course of study. • Two year experience of general laboratory testing, ASCP Preferred • Experience with Laboratory Information Systems • Knowledge of medical terminology, and ab testing requirements. • Skill in phlebotomy techniques with adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. • Computer/data entry skills. • Ability to work at a fast pace, communicate in a clear and effective manner, and read/follow procedures accurately. • Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification. Travel: • Possible travel between lab locations. No long distance travel. Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Success Factors: Deliver quality healthcare through teamwork, dependability, innovation, integrity, and compassion. Total Rewards at Summit Health CityMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. Summit Health highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. We strive to provide a valuable suite of benefits, wellness programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the wellbeing and personal needs of team members and their families at various stages of life and in their professional career. Collectively, we call these "Total Rewards“. Here at Summit Health, our total rewards include, but are not limited to: We’ve Got You Covered - Health coverage is vital, and it begins as soon as the 1st of the month after you start employment. Build a Healthy Foundation – Various medical plan options, HDHP with HSA option and employer contribution, and waived copays at CityMD Urgent Cares. Enhance Your Health Coverage – Dental and vision insurance, plus healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. Safeguard Your Household – Company paid EAP and life insurance, plus optional supplemental life, pet, and legal plan insurance. Protect Against the Unexpected – Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance. Retirement Investing - 401(k) plan with company match every pay period to help you build towards your retirement. Work/Life Balance - Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and more so employees can take a break or care for themselves and their family. Paid Maternity Leave - Paid time off for the birth of a child to assist with important time away while welcoming the newest addition to your family. Reach Professional Goals – Tuition reimbursement, annual compensation and bonus program, and internal growth opportunities. Financial Wellness - Educational webinars, resources, and tools to help foster financial literacy. Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Safety Disclaimer Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/. Summit Health and CityMD form a physician-driven, patient-centric network, committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our unique network was created by the 2019 merger between Summit Medical Group, one of the nation’s premier independent multispecialty medical groups, and CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area. Together, Summit Health and CityMD deliver a more intuitive, comprehensive, and responsive care experience for every patient, regardless of the stage of life or health condition, through high-quality primary, specialty, and urgent care. We are continually growing to meet the needs of our patients and deliver exceptional care to an even greater population. Summit Health now has more than 2,800 providers across more than 80 specialty areas, 13,000 employees, and over 370 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Central Oregon. CityMD has over 150 locations across the tri-state. We share a vision of improving the way health care needs are addressed by offering timely, high-quality, comprehensive care with an exceptional patient experience. Together, we provide the best possible care to every patient in every neighborhood. Summit Health and CityMD are dedicated to hiring and retaining the right talent who will contribute to our ongoing expansion and success. We work to set clear goals and expectations, while regularly managing performance and cultivating personal and team capabilities within a positive, collaborative environment that recognizes and rewards success. We strive to make each team member's experience at our company inspiring. Explore our open positions and apply to become a part of the Summit Health and CityMD family.