Location: Orangeburg,NY, USA
All candidates must possess a valid New York State license, issued by the New York State Education department, Office of the Professions, and a current registration to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York State.ANDCandidates must be reachable for appointment from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list for this title.ORCandidates must be permanent in this title and be eligible for a lateral transfer.OR Medical Technologist 1 is a continuous recruitment examination. Candidates who are not on the eligible list may apply for this position by submitting a New York State Application and Supplement (20-195) ( for scoring to the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research.The minimum qualifications for a Medical Technologist 1 are:Possession of a valid New York State license, issued by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, as a Clinical Laboratory TechnologistAND1. Bachelor's degree in medical technology; OR2. Minimum of 90 semester hours or equivalent in an accredited college or university AND the successful completion of a course of training of at least 12 months in a school of medical technology approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association;OR3. Bachelor's degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences AND one year of training and/or experience in medical technology;OR4. Any combination of academic study and training and/or experience outlined in Section 58 of Title 10 of the New York State Public Health Law as referenced in the New York State Codes, Rules, and Regulations (NYCRR).Duties Description As a Medical Technologist 1, you would perform the more specialized and complex chemical, physical and microscopic procedures and tests on specimens of blood, sputum, urine, spinal fluids and tissues. These tests and procedures may include but are not limited to hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, serology, microbiology, drugs-of-abuse screening/confirmation, therapeutic drugs analysis, and special chemistry. Under supervision, you may carry out developmental studies and research in production of standard reagents and methodologies. You may develop new laboratory techniques, implement new or modified procedures and prepare statistical reports. You may supervise technical and non-technical employees and train personnel in technical procedures. You may check completed work for accuracy and for conformance to standards, correcting and retraining where necessary; prepare work schedules; inform personnel of rules, regulations and other communications; and evaluate employee performance. You may maintain the quality control program and you may perform maintenance and minor repair of equipment. Additional 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.Additional Comments:There are 6 positions available, all are day shift positions.Day Shift position and an occasional Saturday commitment may be possible.These positions are eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.#LI-DNI 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 Reasearch 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 resume and other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above. 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.