Senior Medical Technologist - NWCH (Part-Time, Days/Evenings)

About the role

The Senior 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, and ensures the provision of high-quality laboratory/diagnostic services to patients and physicians and full compliance with all regulatory standards.

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 analyte/instrument troubleshooting activities.
• Accurately prepares reagents and maintains proper inventory of laboratory section supplies with appropriate cost containment in mind.
• Accurately prepares reagents and maintains proper inventory of laboratory section supplies with appropriate cost containment in mind.
• Performs “extra” or advanced maintenance and/or troubleshooting activities, including Advanced Preventative Maintenance, QC/Validations for minor equipment (centrifuges, pipettes, etc.).
• Assists in the performance of specialized and complex diagnostic procedures.
• May conduct research and development of new or updated technologies and provide written evaluation to supervisor/manager/director.
• Responsible for department scheduling and/or Kronos Timekeeper.
• Teaches in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and Lab rotations as called upon to do so.
• Coordinates with the Medical Laboratory Science Program administration and all areas of the lab to develop curriculum, lecture objectives, student evaluations, written and digital exams.
• Participates in classroom instructions, monitors student activities, attends and participates in faculty meetings, and participates in accreditation reviews and reports as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Technologist NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist Previous experience in a laboratory leadership position Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$41.75 - $47.75

Schedule

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, every third weekend rotation