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

Job Description:

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HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

At St.

Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Ourrobust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing,professional development and personal growth. We care for yourcareer while caring for the community.

• Same Day pay through DailyPay
• Paid vacation & holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision,hearing benefits SUMMARY Within the scope of practice as a ClinicalLaboratory Technologist (Medical Technologist), and in accordancewith federal and state laws and regulations and accreditationrequirements, perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures,records and controls on tissue, blood, exudates and other bodyfluids in Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Hematology,Coagulation, Clinical Microscopy, Immunology and other tests toobtain data for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease.

Performs phlebotomy as required. Adheres to the professionalstandards of the American Society of Clinical Pathology.

Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profitcommunity healthcare facility that’s certified for 94 beds. Ourmission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to thecommunity. Within our welcoming walls, you’ll find a wide array ofcore programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalistmedicine, and critical care. But that’s just the beginning. We’renot just a hospital; we’re a beacon of health and wellness in theNorth Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services inBrasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, andPotsdam, NY.

STATUS:

Full-Time

LOCATION

Canton-Potsdam Hospital

DEPARTMENT

Laboratory Services

SCHEDULE

7.5hr Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Required:

  Graduate of an accredited college or university with aBachelor’s of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry,Biology , related field, or meets the educational requirements ofNYS for licensure.

• Required:

  Current Clinical LaboratoryTechnologist NYS License or Permit

• Preferred:

  American Society ofClinical Pathologists Certification.

•

Preferred:

At least one year(12 months) experience in a hospital laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates requested procedures to determine the suitability ofspecimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to beunusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that thephysiologic state of the properties is maintained.
• Performslaboratory procedures on tissue, blood, exudates and other bodyfluids in Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Hematology,Coagulation, Clinical Microscopy, and Immunology in accordance withstate and federal regulations, accreditation standards,professional standards, laboratory procedures and hospitalpolicies.

Participates in proficiency testing and ensures samplesare handled in the same manner as patient samples.

• Evaluatespatient results to ensure correlation with the patient’s condition,age, sex , diagnosis and other pertinent clinical data.

Issueslaboratory reports and reports results to appropriate individuals.

Maintains continuity, quality and accuracy of documentation toensure results are properly and timely reported.

• Calibrates,standardizes, adjusts, and maintains instruments.

Verifies correctinstrument operation using established procedures and qualitycontrol checks . Recognizes and reacts to indicators ofmalfunction; locates and implements corrections. Identifies thecause of common problems and makes simple repairs; conducts qualitycontrol procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, andmaintains proper records for quality control reports. Documents allcorrective actions when indicated.

• Directs and supervises thework of assigned students, phlebotomists, lab assistants andtechnicians.

Reports to Clinical Laboratory Technologist (MedicalTechnologist) II, Operations Manager, Quality and Safety Managerand Administrative Laboratory Director.

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.