Senior Medical Technologist – Massena, NY Position Available In St. Lawrence, New York

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title:

Senior MedicalTechnologist Department:

MH Laboratory Location:

Massena HospitalHours Per Week:

Full time, 40 scheduled weekly hours

Schedule:

Rotating 8 hour variable shift: 7-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a, weekendrotation

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. They are toensure the provision of high quality laboratory/diagnostic servicesto patients and physicians and full compliance with all regulatorystandards. May provide weekend/holiday supervisory coverage asneeded.

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.
• May provide weekend/holiday supervisory oversite as needed
• Maintains knowledge of required computer functions associatedwith ordering testing, performing testing, resulting testing andcalling up various reports to assist in completing testing and themanagement of workflow.
• Coordinates and assists in the trainingof new and existing employees on new procedures and instrumentationand acts as a technical consultant to technologists, technicians,and/or students rotating through their area.
• Teaches in theSchool of Medical Technology and Lab rotations as called upon to doso. Assists in the performance of specialized and complexdiagnostic procedures.
• May conduct research and development ofnew or updated technologies and provides written evaluation tosupervisor.
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities as requestedby Manager.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Degree:

• BS inMedical Technology or BS in Related Science and/or equivalentrelevant experience as recognized by New York State Department ofEducation for licensure as a

Clinical Laboratory TechnologistRequired Certification/Licensure:

• New York State Department ofEducation License or Limited Permit as a Clinical LaboratoryTechnologist.
• If travel is required, must have a valid NYSdriver’s license as defined by the

RGHS Motor Vehicle andAuthorized Drivers Policy Required Years of Experience:

• 4 yearsof relevant Medical Technology Laboratory

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory abenefit, but not required.
• Previous experience in a laboratorysupervisory or leadership position

EDUCATION

LICENSES /

CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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• 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

$41.00

• $45.

50

CITY:

Massena

POSTAL CODE

13662 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.