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

About the role

The Medical Technologist accurately performs clinical laboratory analyses and examinations by approved department procedures on blood, urine, body fluids and tissues within a published turnaround 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.

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.
• Performs 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.
• Mets all regulatory lab requirements consistently.

Requirements

• NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Preferred: Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Skills

• Complex problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of regulatory lab requirements

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$34.00 - $45.50 per hour

Schedule

8-hour shifts, 11:30p - 8:00a or 12:00a - 8:30a, every other weekend rotation or as discussed during hiring process