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.

STATUS: Full-time

LOCATION: Massena Hospital

DEPARTMENT: MH Main

SCHEDULE: Primarily days; 8 hour shifts

ATTRIBUTES

• BS in Medical Technology or BS in a related Science 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).
• Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory a benefit, but not required.
• New York State Department of  Education License or Limited Permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, required
• Certification by ASCP preferred, but not required

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.
• 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.