Medical Technologist Specialist

Job Title: Medical Technologist Specialist

Department: Clinical Trials Laboratory

Location: Rochester, NY

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Days, Tuesday - Saturday

SUMMARY

The Medical Technologist Specialist, 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 and act as the subject matter expert in a key specialty area.

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. 

• Act as technology consultant or key operator for an area or instrumentation.

• Coordinate or assist in training/development of new and current procedures.

• Coordinate department instructional programs for the RGH CLT program.

• Perform “extra” or advanced maintenance and/or troubleshooting activities, including Advanced Preventative Maintenance, QC/Validations for minor equipment (centrifuges, pipettes, etc.).

• Participation in Regulatory preparation, such as routine Audits/Tracers.

• Involvement in department Quality Improvement Project and/or Department QA/QM monitors.

• Participation in Department, Location or System-wide committee or project.

• Assistance with inventory management (e.g. assigned inventory list).

• Approval to write or modify Standard Operating Procedures for new or existing procedures.

• Participation in Peer Interviewing activities for new hires.

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).

• At least two years of relevant Medical Technology Laboratory experience required.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• N/A

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:

$37.75 - $46.75

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14624

The listed base pay range