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: Full Time            

LOCATION:  Massena Hospital       

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory

SCHEDULE: 8 hour, 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