Medical Technologist II
Rhinebeck, NY - USA
Job Summary
- This is a full-time 40-hour position based at Northern Dutchess Hospital. The schedule is Monday - Friday 9:00pm-7:00am rotating weekends and holidays other shifts as needed
- 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 non-routine 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 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.
- Performs all tests relative to the section (s) in which they are assigned. Follows all laboratory approved policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Follows departments procedure in reporting STATS or critical results to caregivers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates expiration dates and if applicable- opened dates.
- Follows all PPE requirements CLIA HIPAA OSHA and safety guidelines as described in the safety manuals.
- Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
- Assists with training of department employees as necessary.
- Maintains clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.
- Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor)
- Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance
- Performs other duties as required
- Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences
- Preferred: One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. New Grads considered.
- Safety Guidelines
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Phlebotomy protocols
- NYS Medical Technologist License
- Limited Permits Allowed
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
Org Unit: 1057
Department: Core Lab
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
Required Experience:
IC
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