Medical Technologist at Rochester Regional Health – POTSDAM, New York

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Department: Laboratory

Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: 7.5-hour varied shifts, every other weekend rotation

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.

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 analyze/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.

• Teaches in the School of Medical Technology and Lab rotations as called upon to do so.

• Meets all regulatory lab requirements consistently.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as requested by manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Medical Technology or BS in a related Science and/or equivalent relevant experience as recognized by New York State Department of Education for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. (NYS Dept of Education, Education Law, Title 8, Article 165, sub-parts 79-15; 9/23/8).

• New York State Department of Education License, Provisional Permit, or Limited Permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory

• Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $33.75 - $45.00

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.