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.

STATUS: Per Diem              

LOCATION: Massena Hospital        

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory Services

SCHEDULE: Variable        

ATTRIBUTES

• 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).
• Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory a benefit, but not required.
• Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication and evaluation skills
• Exceptional documentation skills and attention to detail

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