What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist - Blood Bank position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
Job Title: Medical Technologist
Department: RGH BB Labs
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Days, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm; 1 weekend rotation per every 4 weeks
Sign-On Bonus: up to $10,000
SUMMARY:
As a Medical Technologist, you play a key role in supporting patient safety and high quality clinical outcomes through precise specimen analysis, reporting and troubleshooting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analysis & Reporting - Perform precise specimen analysis and report results accurately, following established procedures; recognize deviation from expected results, analyze and correct problems using scientific principles; complete QC Action Logs, preventative maintenance logs and pending lists daily.
Training & Development - Assist with training new personnel on responsibilities in the laboratory; evaluate progress of training; make recommendations for training methods and content.
Evaluation - Continuously assess work processes and make suggestions for improved work methods and ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs and solve operational problems; monitor departmental reagent inventories.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Medical Technology or BS in a related Science (Biology, Chemistry, or The Physical Sciences) and/or equivalent relevant experience as recognized by New York State Department of Education for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. (NYS Dept of Education, Education Law, Title 8, Article 165, sub-parts 79-15; 9/23/8).
New York State Department of Education License, Provisional Permit, or Limited Permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory preferred.
Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.
Excellent communication and evaluation skills preferred.
Exceptional documentation skills and attention to detail preferred.
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.
PAY RANGE: $33.75 - $45.00
Salary : $34 - $45
