Medical Technologist Senior - Point Of Care Testing

Job Title: Medical Technologist Senior Department: POCT LaboratoryLocation: Rochester General Hospital - Point Of Care Testing Hours Per Week: 40Schedule: Day, Monday- Friday 8am to 4:30pm Sign-On Bonus: up to $10,000

SUMMARY:

As a Senior Medical Technologist, your strong procedural experience, attention to detail and developed leadership abilities greatly assist you in accurately performing clinical laboratory analysis and examination, leading to high quality diagnostic services.

Point of care testing (POCT) involves performing diagnostic tests near the patient, such as at the bedside, in a doctor's office, or even at home, to get faster results for quicker treatment decisions. While central labs run a wide variety of tests, POCT focuses on tests needing rapid turnaround, like blood glucose or pregnancy tests , and utilizes a central management system to track devices, operator certifications, and quality control to ensure patient safety and meet regulatory standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Lab Management - Perform specialized and complex diagnostic procedures; accurately prepare reagents and maintain proper inventory of laboratory section supplies; interpret and correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis and clinical condition in order to explain test results; communicate stat and critical lab results; perform quality control, routine and advanced maintenance and instrument troubleshooting.

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  Technical Knowledge - Maintain knowledge of required computer functions associated with testing and to assist in completing testing and workflow management; may conduct research and development of new or updated technologies and provide written evaluation to supervisor.

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  Leadership - Assist in training new and existing employees on new procedures and instrumentation; act as a technical consultant to technologists, technicians and/or students rotating through their area; teach in the School of Medical Technology and Lab rotations as needed.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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  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).

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  New York State Department of Education License or Limited Permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

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  If travel is required, must have a valid NYS driver’s license as defined by the RGHS Motor Vehicle and Authorized Drivers Policy.

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  4+ years of relevant Medical Technology Laboratory experience required.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Previous experience in a laboratory supervisory or leadership position preferred.

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  Ability to work independently and on a team.

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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$41.60 - $47.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.