Medical Technologist - Canton Potsdam Hospital
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:Canton-Potsdam Hospital
DEPARTMENT:Laboratory
SCHEDULE:Various, As Scheduled
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.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
New York State Department of Education License or Limited Permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
Certification by ASCP preferred, but not required.
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
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.