Medical Technologist Point of Care (POC) Full-Time Days FLEX

Medical Technologist - Point of Care - Full-Time Days FLEX

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the regions leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities equipment technologies and research protocols. Cayuga Healths commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation comprehensive employee benefits programs and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Medical Technologist in Point of Care (POC) is a highly skilled professional who assists with waived and moderate complexity POC testing within the Cayuga Health System. This includes testing equipment training staff organizing data inspecting sites and participating in meetings.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assists Point of Care Supervisor with POC projects.*
• Reviews Standard Operating Procedures for POC testing and assists with internal and externals audits and offers process improvement suggestions. *
• Operate maintain and troubleshoot equipment. Perform validation linearity and correlation studies including consultation with manufacturers if problems occur.*
• Utilize complex information systems and interfaces; collect interpret and review data.*
• Assist with training and recertification programs for all staff using Point of Care Equipment including using SuperUsers.*
• Maintain a compliant environment including adherence to all lab and hospital procedures NYS TJC HIPAA standards and infection control/safety guidelines. Assist with internal and external POC proficiency testing help with recalls and manufacturer changes as indicated. Prepare for applicable inspections.*
• Helps with quality assurance and performance improvement activities and helps maintain inter-and intra-departmental work flow by cooperating with others. Develop effective relationships with users and suppliers and participate in regular meetings. Keeps lab management team informed of status and concerns.*
• Maintain adequate inventory and conserve resources. Maintain current professional and technical knowledge of Point of Care Testing.*
• Act as a System resource for Point of Care testing at all sites and frequently work at various Point of Care testing sites. Assure compliance with all Point of Care policies regulatory agencies and participate in scheduled and unscheduled inspections.*
• Is flexible in assuming additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Medical Technology (or equivalent).
• Licensure: Meets NYS Department of Health requirements and is currently licensed as a Clinical Lab Scientist and Registered as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Prior laboratory experience including Point of Care Testing is preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Requires ability to work independently prioritize work manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes
• Willingness to accommodate multiple and changing work assignments
• Problem solving ability and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel to other Cayuga Health System area locations for reviews and audits as needed
• Is expected to facilitate meetings within and outside the Cayuga Medical System

Physical Requirements:

• May require light lifting and carrying including boxes equipment stooping and kneeling
• May be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Repetitive use of hands (eg. computer keyboard usage)
• Sitting walking or standing for long periods of time is often necessary
• Must be able physically to operate equipment used in the job.
• Current NYS drivers license and mode of transportation is required.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850
• Shift: Full-Time Days FLEX. Ability to flex to meet department needs.
• 10%-30% Local area travel between Cayuga Health System Facilities may be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $33.75 to $47.50 per hour plus benefits

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients providers staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity ensuring the highest levels of safety care and respect and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at .

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or if hired may result in consideration for my employment I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company which rules may be changed withdrawn added or interpreted at any time at the companys sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Companys lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks which may include a background check drug screen employment references and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal state and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal state and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Required Experience:

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