At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Clinical Laboratory Technician/Technologist on our Laboratory team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center- Catskill.

Clinical Laboratory Technician:

A professional who, under the direction of the Section Supervisor performs technical work which requires vast exercise of independent judgment and responsibility involving performance of wide variety of routine tests and specialized chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests on a professional level to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Clinical Laboratory Technologist:

A professional who, under the direction of the section supervisor, performs highly technical work with requires exercise of independent judgment and responsibility involving performance of wide variety of routine tests and specialized chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic test on a professional level to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Recognizes problems and/or the potential for problems within the assigned section regarding instruments, computers and inventory. Displays sound, supportive and independent, judgement in resolving issues in the absence of a Supervisor.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

The compensation range for the role is:

Clinical Lab Technician: $36.06- $45.87 hourly.

Clinical Lab Technologist: $42.98- $51.84 hourly

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.   The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.  When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity)

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Minimum Education: Associate Degree from an approved laboratory technology program. Or Education acceptable by NYS for a Clinical Laboratory Technician License.

Exception: for those grandfathered before 2013 by NYS Education Department, applicants for Clinical Lab Technology could meet various special provisions including a combination of experience and education. This exception applies for current GH employees hired before this provision expired in 2013.        

Minimum Experience: Clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Required Certification/Registration: NYS Technician license or eligible required. If not licensed, NYS Permit required within two months of hire, NYS Technician license required within one year of Permit issuance. Trainee’s without a Permit may observe, read procedures and learn processes in each section of the laboratory. They may not under any circumstances verify any testing on patients. They may be used for specimen processing, send outs and phlebotomy. Once a Permit has been obtained, candidate may verify tests in areas that competency has been completed.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility.  No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary. 

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Minimum Education:
• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Current and active license as a NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist PLUS 4 years of experience post license issuance to be considered charge eligible.

Minimum Experience:
• Experience preferred but newly NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist qualified individuals considered.
Required Certification/Registration:
• ASCP preferred.
• NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or eligible required.
• If not licensed, NYSED permit required within two months of hire, NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist license
required within one year of permit issuance.
• Trainee’s without a Permit may observe, read procedures and learn processes in each section of the laboratory.
• They may not under any circumstances verify any testing on patients.
• They may be used for specimen processing, send outs and phlebotomy.
• Once a Permit has been obtained, candidate may verify tests in areas that competency has been completed.

Physical Requirements:
• Walking, sitting and standing, most of the day.
• Reaches for, lifts and carries light to moderately heavy equipment and supplies.
• Visual acuity and color discrimination is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to comprehend conversation.
• Must have manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination to handle and manipulate instruments, slides, test tubes and other
laboratory equipment
• Capable of working long hours at varied times during the day or night.
• Alertness required during all phases.

Working Conditions:
• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No
routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish
tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can
withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
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• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new
information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required
detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer
needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in
operational and community events as necessary.