Medical Technologist - Gouverneur Hospital

Job Title :   Medical Technologist

Department :   Laboratory Services

Location :     Gouverneur Hospital

Hours Per Week :   40 scheduled weekly hours

Schedule :   8 hour shifts

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   turn around   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 :

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

BS in Medical Technology or BS in a related Science

Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

EDUCATION :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and / or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE : $33.75 - $45.00

CITY : Gouverneur

POSTAL CODE : 13642

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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