Medical Technologist - Rochester General Hospital (Full-Time, Days)

Department: Laboratory - Chemistry

Location: Rochester General Hospital, 1425 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621

Hours per Week: 40

About the role

As a member of the professional medical team, the Medical Technologist accurately performs clinical laboratory analyses and examinations by approved department procedures on blood, urine, body fluids and tissues within a published turn‑around time using a variety of instruments and methods to assist in physician diagnosis and treatment. They are expected to utilize complex problem‑solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems. This position requires exercise of independent judgment, theoretical knowledge and responsibility. They are to follow all regulatory lab requirements.

Responsibilities

• Correctly performs testing in an accurate and timely manner.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.
• Communicates stat and critical lab results and prolonged instrument malfunctions causing delays in test results to physicians, nursing units and other appropriate medical personnel.
• Performance of QC, routine and advanced maintenance and analyze/instrument troubleshooting activities.
• Accurately prepares reagents and maintains proper inventory of laboratory section supplies with appropriate cost containment in mind.
• Maintains knowledge of required computer functions associated with ordering testing, performing testing, resulting testing and calling up various reports to assist in completing testing and the management of workflow.
• Teaches in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and Lab rotations as called upon to do so.
• Meets all regulatory lab requirements consistently.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as requested by manager.

Qualifications

Required: NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist. For those with a provisional permit or limited permit must obtain full license within 24 months of hire.

Preferred: Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Pay

$34.00 - $45.50 per hour (base pay range for a full‑time applicant).

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8‑hour shifts, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with every 4th weekend rotation required from 4:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.