Medical Laboratory Technician 2, (NY HELPS), Nathan Kline Research Institute, P25887
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The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Technician 2 to perform medical laboratory tests on human tissue specimens and provide data to health care professionals and scientists. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.Minimum Qualifications: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Medical Laboratory Technician 2 if they have 1 year of experience performing medical laboratory tests and procedures in an acceptable clinical laboratory and one of the following:•Associate's degree as a medical laboratory technician; or•Completion of at least 45 semester credit hours of college coursework and a six-month medical laboratory technology training course; or•Associate degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences and 6 months of satisfactory experience in medical laboratory work; or•Completion of at least 45 semester credit hours of college coursework including 6 hours in general chemistry, 6 hours in inorganic chemistry, 12 hours in biology, and 3 hours in mathematics and 6 months of satisfactory experience in medical laboratory work; or•High school graduation or the equivalent and completion of a satisfactory combination of education and experience in an acceptable laboratory. This combination may include completion of a vocational-technical program and 2 years of medical laboratory experience; completion of a structured medical laboratory technology program and 1 year of experience; 3 years of experience; or completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course of 50 weeks' duration and 1 year of experience;ORCandidates from within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.ORIn accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Medical Laboratory Technician 2 at Nathan Kline Institute. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.The promotion field for the Medical Laboratory Technician 2 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Medical Laboratory Technician 1.Duties Description As a Medical Laboratory Technician 2, your duties will include:•Calibrating lab equipment used for tests to ensure it is performing within acceptable parameters•Conducting tests with complex testing procedures•Receiving, processing, and verifying receipt of specimens•Preparing specimens for analysis and ensuring they are labeled correctly•Entering data into laboratory management system•Cleaning and sterilizing equipmentAdditional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:•NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance•Access to tuition assistance programs•Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth•Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave•NYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required.This position is eligible for a Down State Adjustment of $3,400. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 845-###-#### Email Address ...@nki.rfmh.org AddressStreet Nathan Kline Psychiatric Institute 140 Old Orangeburg Road City Orangeburg State NY Zip Code 10962 Notes on Applying Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.