Medical Technologist – Massena 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 As a member of the professional medicalteam, accurately performs clinical laboratory analyses andexaminations by approved department procedures on blood, urine,body fluids and tissues within a published turn around time using avariety of instruments and methods to assist in physician diagnosisand treatment.

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. Join the Massena Hospital (MH) team and be part ofour mission to provide top-notch healthcare to our community!

Massena Hospital is a vital part of our community, offeringexceptional healthcare services in a welcoming and compassionateenvironment. We are an acute care facility with 25 beds, providinga wide range of medical, surgical, and pediatric care.

STATUS:

Full-time

LOCATION

Massena Hospital

DEPARTMENT

LaboratoryServices

SCHEDULE

Primarily days; 8 hour shifts

ATTRIBUTES

• BS inMedical Technology or BS in a related Science and/or equivalentrelevant experience as recognized by New York State Department ofEducation for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. (NYSDept of Education, Education Law, Title 8, Article 165, sub-parts79-15; 9/23/8).
• Previous experience in a Clinical or PathologyLaboratory a benefit, but not required.
• New York State Departmentof Education License or Limited Permit as a Clinical LaboratoryTechnologist, required
• Certification by ASCP preferred, but notrequired

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 analyte/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.

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS

M

• Medium Work
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequentwalking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programsrefer to the program specific requirements of the department forfurther specifications 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

$26.50

• $42.

00 The listed base pay range is a good faithrepresentation of current potential base pay for a successful fulltime applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible foradditional pay components. Pay is determined by factors includingexperience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity,location, and contracts. 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.