Medical Technologist – Canton Potsdam Hospital Position Available In St. Lawrence, New York

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title:

Medical TechnologistDepartment:

Laboratory Services Location:

Canton•

Potsdam HospitalHours Per Week:

37.5 weekly scheduled hours

Schedule:

variable, 7.5hour shift

SUMMARY:

As a member of the professional medical team,accurately performs clinical laboratory analyses and examinationsby approved department procedures on blood, urine, body fluids andtissues within a published turn around time using a variety ofinstruments and methods to assist in physician diagnosis andtreatment. They are expected to utilize complex problem solvingskills in resolving clinical and instrument problems. This positionrequires exercise of independent judgment, theoretical knowledgeand responsibility. They are to follow all regulatory labrequirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Correctly performs testing in anaccurate and timely manner.
• Interprets and correlates clinicaltest results with patient history, diagnosis and clinical conditionin order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so thatappropriate action can be taken.
• Communicates stat and criticallab results and prolonged instrument malfunctions causing delays intest results to physicians, nursing units and other appropriatemedical personnel.
• Performance of QC, routine and advancedmaintenance and analyze/instrument troubleshooting activities.
• Accurately prepares reagents and maintains proper inventory oflaboratory section supplies with appropriate cost containment inmind.
• Maintains knowledge of required computer functionsassociated with ordering testing, performing testing, resultingtesting and calling up various reports to assist in completingtesting and the management of workflow.
• Teaches in the School ofMedical Technology and Lab rotations as called upon to do so.
• Meets all regulatory lab requirements consistently.
• Additionalduties and responsibilities as requested by manager.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• New York State Departmentof Education License, Provisional Permit, or Limited Permit as aClinical Laboratory Technologist

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS inMedical Technology or BS in a related Science
• Certification byAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

EDUCATION

LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M

• Medium Work
• Exerting20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds offorce frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds offorce constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking,standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer tothe program specific requirements of the department for furtherspecifications on experience and educational expectations,including continuing education requirements. Any physicalrequirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’sphysician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAYRANGE

$33.75

• $45.

00

CITY:

Potsdam

POSTAL CODE

13676 The listedbase pay range is a good faith representation of current potentialbase pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modifiedin the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay isdetermined by factors including experience, relevantqualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, andcontracts. Rochester Regional Health is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employeeand/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered foraccommodations.