Medical Technologist - Potsdam at Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam, New York

Job Description:

Description



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 Services



SCHEDULE: 7.5 hour shift



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

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  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
  
  


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  Training & Development. Assist with training new personnel on responsibilities in the laboratory; evaluate progress of training; make recommendations for training methods and content
  
  


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  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.



PAY RANGE: $26.50 - $42.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now