Clinical Laboratory Technologist II - Gen Lab

Cayuga Medical Center

35d•$34 - $50

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist II (Medical Technologist) works in the General Laboratory section and performs a defined set of laboratory procedures according to shift needs and established, approved protocols. The role exercises independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. It is described as a mid- to senior-level technical position typically held by an employee with 2–6 years of experience. The technologist performs laboratory procedures and examinations on material derived from the human body to provide information for diagnosing, preventing, or treating disease or assessing a medical condition. Work outside defined procedures is occasional and limited to procedures for which documented competencies are maintained. The position reports to the Supervisor of Gen Lab. The technologist maintains compliance with applicable laboratory standards, policies, regulations, and quality assurance requirements; maintains competency for assigned testing; documents continuing education and corrective actions; and communicates professionally with patients, clinicians, coworkers, and others. The role is based in a typical clinical laboratory environment and involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in clinical laboratory technology or medical technology from a program registered by the NYSDOE or determined by the NYSDOE to be substantially equivalent; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences (or substantial equivalent) plus an advanced certificate from an accredited clinical laboratory technology program or NYSDOE-determined substantial equivalent, in accordance with Title 10, NYCRR section 58-1.5.
New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technology license, or documentation that a license application has been submitted.
Meet federal and state regulatory requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
Good organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain assigned areas in accordance with external, licensing, accreditation, regulatory, and auditing standards and remain prepared for unannounced inspections.
Follow established laboratory policies and procedures throughout testing, including specimen handling, test analysis, quality control, instrument and procedural calibration, instrument and equipment maintenance, and quality assurance activities.
Attend annual mandatory educational programs and comply with Occupational Medicine policies, including PPD testing and influenza vaccination requirements.
Participate in and document at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain competency for all laboratory testing performed in assigned areas.
Maintain courteous, helpful, and effective communication with patients, physicians, nurses, supervisors, visitors, coworkers, and other Arnot Health employees.
Respect individual patients and provide age-appropriate care.
Follow Arnot Health policies and procedures related to Corporate Compliance, Safety, Infection Prevention, and Human Resources.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting; correct them or immediately notify the Supervisor, Medical Director, and/or System Director of Laboratory Services.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.