Medical Technologist - PD Tier 3 - Vassar

Vassar Brothers Medical Center•Poughkeepsie, NY

76d•$37 - $68

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory tests relevant to assigned sections, including quality-control testing, and carries out routine and non-routine activities related to laboratory testing and reporting results. The role involves moderately difficult to complex tasks, accurate and timely analytical testing, and clerical and computer-related work with supervision dependent on experience and training. The position is in the Blood Bank department at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.
New York State Medical Technologist license.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong computer and writing skills.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Technology experience preferred; new graduates are considered.

Responsibilities

Maintain and model Northwell’s REACH values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, and Honor.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform all tests for assigned sections according to laboratory policies and procedures, ensuring specimens are acceptable for testing.
Identify and correct problems that may affect test performance or result reporting, and promptly notify the supervisor.
Follow STAT and critical-result reporting procedures.
Perform, troubleshoot, and monitor quality-control and quality-assurance functions in the assigned section or instrument; respond to and document quality-control failures and follow established procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Ensure reagents and test kits are documented with received, expiration, and opened dates.
Follow PPE requirements and CLIA, OSHA, and safety guidelines in the safety manuals.
Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections as required.
Maintain clinical competency and current professional knowledge.
Assist with training department employees and students.
Maintain the confidentiality of employee and department information without infractions.
Perform other duties as required.