Description
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Purpose: Performs laboratory tests relevant to the section(s) in which they are assigned including quality control testing following established criteria. Responsible for performing routine and nonroutine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the reporting of results. Performs moderately difficult to complex tasks. Performs assigned analytical testing procedures in an accurate precise and timely manner. In addition performs clerical and computer related activities with a degree of supervision dependent on experience and training. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Essential Responsibilities *Required blood bank experience within the last 5 years*
1. Performs all tests relative to the section (s) in which they are assigned. Follows all laboratory approved policies and procedures.
2. Reviews and releases test results determines acceptability of specimens. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the supervisor.
3. Follows departments procedure in reporting STATS or critical results to caregivers.
4. Reacts to and documents QC failures and follows the laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the labs established acceptable levels of performance.
5. Documents all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed. Also documents corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications.
6. Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
7. Follows all PPE requirements CLIA HIPAA OSHA and safety guidelines as described in the safety manuals.
8. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
9. Assists with training of department employees as necessary.
10. Maintains clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.
11. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor)
12. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance
13. Performs other duties as required
Education and Experience Requirements:
*Required blood bank experience within the last 5 years*
Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences
Preferred: Three 3 year of clinical laboratory experience. New Grads considered.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Safety Guidelines
Regulatory Guidelines
Phlebotomy protocols
License Registration or Certification Requirements:
NYS Medical Technologist License
Limited Permits Allowed
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1688
Department: Blood Bank
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $49.28$61.61 Hourly
Medical Technologist-Blood Bank PD Tier 3
