Med Technologist, Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provides higher level support for the laboratory section, often involving (but not limited to) specialized testing, Quality Assurance development, and/or development and implementation of new procedures.
• Performs testing and complex interpretation of results.
• Keeps meticulous notes in regard to experimental methods, data, and conclusions, as applicable.
• Develops and maintains applicable standard operating procedures and policies in collaboration with laboratory area leadership.
• Communicates with internal and external clients clearly and professionally.

Requirements

• General Purpose: Provides higher level support for the laboratory section, often involving (but not limited to) specialized testing, Quality Assurance development, and/or development and implementation of new procedures.
• Minimum Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and 4 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience required. Master's degree in related field and 2 years relevant lab experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Clinical Lab Technologist per New York State upon hire required.

Qualifications

• Assists and leads in the development of new methods and procedures, as needed.
• Prepares and analyzes patient samples using current complex laboratory methods/instruments.
• Determines specimen integrity prior to analysis.
• Reports result of patient sample analysis using computer/instrument interface options.
• Trains other technologists on new laboratory methods/instruments and ensures compliance with accepted practices.
• Maintains compliance of area specific documentation for essential technical, IT, quality, and/or safety information.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.
• Provides input into the performance evaluations/competency checks of technologists, technicians, and other personnel.

Skills

• Specialized Testing
• Quality Assurance Development
• New Procedure Implementation
• Complex Laboratory Methods/Instruments Analysis
• Documentation Maintenance
• Instrument Troubleshooting
• Training and Mentorship
• Performance Evaluations

Benefits

• Compliance with accepted practices
• Input into performance evaluations
• Training and mentorship opportunities

Pay

• Compensation Range: $36.87 - $47.93

Schedule

• Day shift, rotating weekends and holidays