Good Samaritan

American Addiction Centers•Skaneateles, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist position involves performing, evaluating, and monitoring a wide range of laboratory tests within established protocols, including selecting and performing additional procedures as needed. Key responsibilities include monitoring workflow, evaluating results for clinical significance, and adhering to policies for reporting test results. The role requires performing and documenting instrument calibration, maintenance, and repair, as well as recognizing and correcting malfunctions. The technologist is responsible for performing, documenting, and reviewing quality control and quality assurance, taking corrective action when necessary. Ensuring proper specimen labeling and suitability for testing, and collecting specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients are also part of the role. Additionally, the Medical Technologist provides general direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. They assist in developing education and training protocols, instructing students, residents, and new team members. The position contributes to improving laboratory procedures, policies, and processes, and ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, particularly CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting. This includes performing internal and external proficiency testing and specialty testing in areas such as transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results are crucial for critical care departments like the ED, ICU, and OR during high acuity patient events, encompassing specialized procedures such as attending codes, testing irretrievable samples, tissue grinding, gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for providing care to patients of all ages.

Requirements

Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
No experience required.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness.
Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment.
Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned.
Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program