Medical Technologist Specialist in NEWARK, New York at Rochester Regional Health

Job Title: Medical Technologist Specialist

Department: Laboratory Science

Location: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital - 1200 Driving Park Avenue, Newark, NY 14513

Hours Per Week: Part-Time/24 Hours

Schedule: Evenings; Including every 3rd weekend; 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

SUMMARY:

As a member of the professional medical team, accurately performs clinical laboratory analyses and examinations by approved department procedures on blood, urine, body fluids, and tissues within a published turnaround time using a variety of instruments and methods to assist in physician diagnosis and treatment. They are expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems. This position requires exercise of independent judgment, theoretical knowledge, and responsibility. They are to follow all regulatory lab requirements and act as the subject matter expert in a key specialty area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Correctly performs testing in an accurate and timely manner.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.
• Communicates stat and critical lab results and prolonged instrument malfunctions causing delays in test results to physicians, nursing units, and other appropriate medical personnel.
• Performance of QC, routine and advanced maintenance and analyte/instrument troubleshooting activities.
• Accurately prepares reagents and maintains proper inventory of laboratory section supplies with appropriate cost containment in mind.
• Maintains knowledge of required computer functions associated with ordering testing, performing testing, resulting testing, and calling up various reports to assist in completing testing and the management of workflow.
• Meets all regulatory lab requirements consistently.
• Act as key operator and technical consultant to technologists, technicians and/or students for an area or instrumentation.
• Assists in the development, validation, and training of new procedures/instrumentation
• Assistance with inventory management (e.g. assigned inventory list).
• Perform “extra” or advanced maintenance and/or troubleshooting activities, including Advanced Preventative Maintenance, QC/Validations for minor equipment (centrifuges, pipettes, etc.).
• Participation in Regulatory preparation, such as routine Audits/Tracers
• Involvement in department Quality Improvement Project and/or Department QA/QM monitors.
• Participation in Department, Location or System-wide committee or project.
• •Approval to write or modify Standard Operating Procedures for new or existing procedures.
• Coordinate database functions of the Laboratory Information System.
• Participation in the Laboratory Ambassador Program.
• Teaches in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and Lab rotations as called upon to do so.
• Coordinates with the Medical Laboratory Science Program: Administration and all areas of the lab to develop curriculum, lecture objectives, student evaluations, written and digital exams. Participates in classroom instruction, monitors student activities, attends and participates in faculty meetings, and participates in accreditation reviews and reports as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as requested by manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years’ medical technology laboratory experience.
• Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Light non-clinical roles include frequent standing or walking and minimal lifting, typically under 20 lbs. Tasks often involve sitting at a workstation, using a computer, handling paperwork, and interacting with colleagues or visitors. Fine motor control is essential for typing and administrative tasks, while clear vision and hearing support accurate communication. Emotional and cognitive demands include managing multiple tasks, handling interruptions, and exercising independent judgment. Environmental exposures are generally low but may include shared workspaces, proximity to clinical areas, or occasional crowding.

PAY RANGE: $38.00 - $47.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.