Senior Medical Technologist

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Medical Technologist performs, evaluates, and reports routine and STAT laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other body fluids using automated and manual methods. For employees hired to work second or third shifts, the role requires performing all required procedures in Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Serology, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank. Employees hired for first shift must perform all required procedures in the department or departments for which they were hired.

The Senior Medical Technologist is responsible for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control evaluation and problem solving, and quality assurance data collection. The role may also involve serving as a department charge technologist after meeting the minimum experience requirements defined in New York Public Health Law.

Requirements

• New York State Education Department license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist by ASCP or AMT.
• Baccalaureate degree or foreign equivalent in Medical Technology or a related science field.
• Meet New York State Department of Health qualifications for Medical Technologist under Public Health Law Part 58.1-1.5.
• Be able to serve the needs of patients from neonatal to geriatric ages.
• Deal with all types of customers in a pleasant, professional manner.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a highly automated environment.
• Independent, mature, self-motivated, reliable, and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Perform, evaluate, and report routine and STAT laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other body fluids.
• Perform required test procedures using automated and manual methods.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated equipment according to section procedures; perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot instrument problems.
• Perform, evaluate, troubleshoot, and document quality control procedures.
• Perform proficiency testing as directed.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate supply levels and communicate supply needs.
• Participate in training students and new employees as required.
• Maintain competency according to department policy.
• Assist with department Quality Assurance and Process Improvement projects.
• May act as department charge technologist after meeting applicable minimum experience requirements.
• Assist the supervisor with regulatory compliance needs.
• Work with the laboratory IT department on computer updates and changes to meet department service needs.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures related to mandatory education, annual health assessment, and licensure verification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior