Medical Technologist - Laboratory - Per Diem - The Guthrie Clinic

Overview

Position Summary: Performs laboratory tests and related computer, clerical and technical functions independent of direct supervision while following established procedures and protocols. Required to exercise independent judgment and good judgment with interpretation of testing or quality control, maintenance and repair of equipment and records, and actively perform quality assurance activities. Technologist may also function (when qualified) as charge/lead technologist, educator or researcher within the laboratory settings. Any technologist will be expected to be able to assist the Lab Supervisor in all phases of section operations.

Education, License & Cert: A current New York State license or permit as a Certified Laboratory Technologist. Registration by ASCP, in addition, is also preferred. Annually a minimum of 12 CEU's are required.

Experience: Certification as a Medical Technologist by the ASCP Board of Registry or Board eligible preferred. A working knowledge of all sections of the laboratory is highly preferred. May specialize in any section.

Essential Functions: 

1. Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis. Is knowledgeable and complies will all procedures for specimen collection and processing.

2. Competently performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, both manual and automated. Recognizes deviation from expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific/ technical principles and exercising established protocols and exercises independent judgment as appropriate.

3. Utilizes the computer and various functions appropriately and efficiently.

4. Performs, analyzes and documents quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.

5. Performs and documents maintenance checks and adjustments on all appropriate instruments and equipment. Will contact technical service or Lab Supervisor regarding potential repairs.

6. Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity and sensitivity and specific factors that might influence test results in a competent manner.

7. Participates/assists in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of personnel, equipment, space, method comparison, cost analysis and establishment of reference intervals, writes and revises technical procedures and any other areas that might assist the departmental supervisor.

8. Incorporates educational techniques in the instruction of new employees or students in the laboratory's instructional activities.

9. Recognizes abnormal and critical results and communicates and documents them following good patient care, regulatory and procedural needs.

10. Provides direction and guidance to medical laboratory technicians and other support personnel.

11. Maintains proper specimen identification throughout all laboratory processes.

12. Properly organizes, prioritizes, distributes and acts on laboratory workload.

13. Documents unusual situations and/or required non conformities and reports or refers to appropriate person or supervisor.

14. Maintains an adequate supply of materials and either orders or makes recommendations to the Lab Supervisor. This includes assistance in re‐supply and organization of supplies.

15. Maintains a clean, neat work area during and at the end of scheduled work period. Communicates appropriate information regarding the section and testing status to incoming shift

16. Remains knowledgeable and maintains compliance with all departmental, organization and regulatory agencies rules, regulations and procedures.

17. Collects data, prepares charts, runs tests, and makes recommendations on new or different test procedures to the Lab Supervisor.

18. Observes proper safety practices in performance of job duties.

19. Maintains a professional, mature, positive attitude while performing job.

20. May be required to collect blood/other samples from patients.

21. Will be required to work holidays, weekends, evenings or night shift depending on job assignment.

22. All acts and actions are as a laboratory professional.

23. Attends in‐service classes or workshops relevant to the job and maintains required CEU's.

24. Additional duties may be required.

The contractual rate of pay for this per diem position is $50.98/hr