Medical Technologist - Unity Hospital (Full-Time, Evenings)

About the role

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.

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 analyze/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 Medical Laboratory Science Program and Lab rotations as called upon to do so.
• Meets all regulatory lab requirements consistently.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as requested by manager.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• For those with a provisional permit or limited permit must obtain full license within 24 months of hire

Requirements

• Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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• EDUCATION:
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
• 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.
• For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
• Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
• PAY RANGE:
• $34.00 - $45.50
• CITY:
• Rochester
• POSTAL CODE:
• 14626

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Medical Technologist Department: Laboratory Services Location: Unity Hospital | 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY 14626 Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: 8-hour shifts, 3:00p - 11:30p, every other weekend rotation

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