Description
Job Title: Medical Technologist - Blood Bank
Department: RGH BB Labs
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Days, 7AM to 330PM and/or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm; 1 weekend rotation per every 4 weeks
Sign-On Bonus: up to $10,000
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.
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.
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.
PAY RANGE: $33.75 - $45.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
