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West Henrietta, NY · On-site

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Rochester, NY · On-site

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Senior Medical Technologist - Unity Hospital (Full-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester, NY • On-site

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Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 218 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Title: Senior Medical Technologist
Department: Laboratory - POCT
Location: Unity Hospital | 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY 14626
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts, 7:30a - 4:00p
SUMMARY
As a member of the professional medical team, the Senior Medical Technologist 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, and ensures the provision of high-quality laboratory/diagnostic services to patients and physicians and full compliance with all regulatory standards. May provide weekend/holiday supervisory coverage as needed.
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.
  • Meets all regulatory lab requirements consistently.
  • Act as key operator and technical consultant to technologists, technicians and/or students for an area or instrumentation.
  • Coordinate and assist in development and validation of new procedures/instrumentation
  • Coordinate and assist in the training of new and existing employees on procedures and instrumentation
  • Participation in the competency assessments for staff.
  • Supervisory review of Quality Control results, maintenance records or other quality assurance activities, including corrective action, as needed.
  • Assistance with inventory management (e.g. assigned inventory list).
  • Perform "extra" or advanced maintenance and/or troubleshooting activities, including Advanced Preventative Maintenance, QC/Validations for minor equipment (centrifuges, pipettes, etc.).
  • Assists in the performance of specialized and complex diagnostic procedures.
  • Participation in Regulatory preparation, such as routine Audits/Tracers or responsibility for a section specific "checklist" or portion of the organization Regulatory Standards (NYS, TJC, CAP, DNV, etc.).
  • Order and/or coordinate proficiency testing for department or subspecialty; submission of results to regulatory agency; review of final results and corrective action, as needed.
  • Involvement in department Quality Improvement Project and/or Department QA/QM monitors.
  • Participation in Department, Location or System-wide committee or project.
  • Approval to write or modify Standard Operating Procedures for new or existing procedures.
  • Routine supervisory review of Standard Operating Procedures, as per regulatory requirement schedule for their department
  • Coordinate database functions of the Laboratory Information System.
  • Participation in the Laboratory Ambassador Program.
  • May conduct research and development of new or updated technologies and provide written evaluation to supervisor/manager/director.
  • Responsibility for department scheduling and/or Kronos Timekeeper.
  • Teaches in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and Lab rotations as called upon to do so.
  • Coordinates with the Medical Laboratory Science Program administration and all areas of the lab to develop curriculum, lecture objectives, student evaluations, written and digital exams.
  • Participates in classroom instructions, monitors student activities, attends and participates in faculty meetings, and participates in accreditation reviews and reports as needed.
  • Additional Duties and Responsibilities as requested by Manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum 4 years' experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Technologist
  • NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Previous experience in a laboratory leadership position
  • Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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:
$41.75 - $47.75
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
14626
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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