Medical Technologist Senior - Canton Potsdam Hospital

Job Title: Medical Technologist Senior

Department: Canton Potsdam Laboratory Services

Location: Canton - Potsdam Hospital - 50 Leroy Street Potsdam, NY 13676

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: 7.5 hour shifts, every other weekend rotation

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. They are to ensure the provision of high quality laboratory/diagnostic services to patients and physicians and full compliance with all regulatory standards. May provide weekend/holiday supervisory coverage as needed.

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 analyte/instrument troubleshooting activities.

• Accurately prepares reagents and maintains proper inventory of laboratory section supplies with appropriate cost containment in mind.

• May provide weekend/holiday supervisory oversite as needed.

• 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.

• Coordinates and assists in the training of new and existing employees on new procedures and instrumentation and acts as a technical consultant to technologists, technicians, and/or students rotating through their area.

• Teaches in the School of Medical Technology and Lab rotations as called upon to do so. Assists in the performance of specialized and complex diagnostic procedures.

• May conduct research and development of new or updated technologies and provides written evaluation to supervisor.

• Additional Duties and Responsibilities as requested by Manager.

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).

• 4+ years of relevant Medical Technology Laboratory experience required.

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

• If travel is required, must have a valid NYS driver’s license as defined by the RGHS Motor Vehicle and Authorized Drivers Policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory a benefit

• Previous experience in a laboratory supervisory or leadership position

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:

$41.75 - $47.00

CITY:

Potsdam

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