Ny - Medical Technologist W/ Blood Bank Experience- Evening Shift (230P-1030P)

Job Description:
AT ELLIS MEDICINE, ALL EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, VENDORS, VOLUNTEER AND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 AT TIME OF HIRE AND AS RECOMMENDED THEREAFTER AS A CONDITION OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, UNLESS AN EXEMPTION HAS BEEN GRANTED. MEDICAL EXEMPTION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BUT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.
TITLE:
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
DEPARTMENT:
LABORATORY
REPORTS TO:
LABORATORY SECTION SUPERVISOR
BASIC FUNCTION:
Performs, evaluates and reports routine and STAT laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other body fluids. Tests are performed using various automated and manual methods. The Medical Technologist hired for the purpose of working on 2nd and 3rd shifts must be able to work in the following laboratory departments: Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Serology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and perform all required test procedures in each department. The Medical Technologist hired for the purpose of working on the 1st shift must be able to perform all required test procedures in the department(s) by which he/she has been hired. The Medical Technologist is responsible for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control evaluation and problem solving, and quality assurance data collection.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):
Must be licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist by the New York State Education Department.
Baccalaureate or Associate degree in Medical Technology or related science field.
Must meet NYS Department of Health qualifications for Medical Technologist as stated in Public Health Law Part 58.1-1.5.
Previous experience working in a highly automated environment preferred.
Independent, mature, self-motivated, reliable and responsible
Able to serve the needs of patients ages neonatal to geriatric.
Able to deal with all types of customers in a pleasant, professional manner.
Must possess excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to mutltask.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
Performs, evaluates, and reports routine and STAT laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other body fluids
Perform all required test procedures using various automated and manual methods
Operate and maintain sophisticated equipment per section procedures, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot instrument problems as necessary.
Perform, evaluate, troubleshoot, and document proper quality control procedures.
Perform proficiency testing as directed.
Monitor and maintain appropriate supply levels. Communicate supply needs as necessary.
Involved in training of students and new employees as required.
Maintain competency per department policy
Assist with department Quality Assurance and Process Improvement projects.
May act as department charge tech when the minimum experience requirements as defined in 10 NYCRR Part 58-1.4 of NY Public Health Law have been met.
Follow hospital policies and procedures that relate to mandatory education, annual health assessment, and licensure verification.
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
1