Medical Technologist - Rochester General Hospital (Full-Time, Days)
About The Position
As a member of the professional medical team, the Medical Technologist accurately performs clinical laboratory analyses and examinations on blood, urine, body fluids, and tissues according to approved department procedures and within published turnaround times. The role uses a variety of instruments and methods to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment. It requires complex problem-solving to resolve clinical and instrument issues, independent judgment, theoretical knowledge, and responsibility, while consistently following regulatory laboratory requirements. This full-time position is in the Laboratory - Chemistry department at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with an every-fourth-weekend rotation from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The position is 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- New York State Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
- Holders of a provisional or limited permit must obtain a full license within 24 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Responsibilities
- Perform testing accurately and in a timely manner.
- Interpret and correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and condition, and explain normal or abnormal results so appropriate action can be taken.
- Communicate stat and critical laboratory results, as well as prolonged instrument malfunctions that delay results, to physicians, nursing units, and other appropriate medical personnel.
- Perform quality control, routine and advanced maintenance, and analysis and instrument troubleshooting.
- Prepare reagents accurately and maintain appropriate inventory of laboratory section supplies with cost containment in mind.
- Maintain knowledge of computer functions for ordering, performing, and resulting tests, and retrieving reports to support testing and workflow management.
- Teach in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and laboratory rotations when called upon.
- Consistently meet all regulatory laboratory requirements.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested by the manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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