Medical Technologist - Gouverneur Hospital

Job Title : Medical Technologist - Gouverneur Hospital

Department : GH Laboratory Services

Location : 77 W Barney St ,   Gouverneur NY 13642

Hours Per Week : 40

Schedule : 10 hour shift, rotating weekends and Holidays

SUMMARY

As a Medical Technologist, you play a key role in supporting patient safety and high quality clinical outcomes through precise specimen analysis, reporting and troubleshooting.

Gouverneur Hospital (GH) is a not-for-profit critical access hospital founded in 2013, and is certified for 25 beds. Services include inpatient detox, substance use disorder rehabilitation, emergency care, imaging and EKG’s, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy. Outpatient health services are supplemented in DeKalb Junction and Edwards

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Analysis & Reporting - Perform precise specimen analysis and report results accurately, following established procedures; recognize deviation from expected results, analyze and correct problems using scientific principles; complete QC Action Logs, preventative maintenance logs and pending lists daily.

Training & Development - Assist with training new personnel on responsibilities in the laboratory; evaluate progress of training; make recommendations for training methods and content.

Evaluation - Continuously assess work processes and make suggestions for improved work methods and ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs and solve operational problems; monitor departmental reagent inventories.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

BS in Medical Technology or BS in a related Science (Biology, Chemistry, or The Physical Sciences) and / or equivalent relevant experience as recognized by New York State Department of Education for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. (NYS Dept of Education, Education Law, Title 8, Article 165, sub-parts 79-15; 9 / 23 / 8).

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory preferred.

Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.

Excellent communication and evaluation skills preferred.

Exceptional documentation skills and attention to detail preferred.

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.