Medical Technologist - Canton Potsdam Hospital
Location: Canton
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Medical Technologist
Department: Laboratory Services Location: Canton - Potsdam Hospital
Hours Per Week: 37.5 weekly scheduled hours Schedule: variable, 7.5
hour shift SUMMARY: As a member of the professional medical team,
accurately performs clinical laboratory analyses and examinations
by approved department procedures on blood, urine, body fluids and
tissues within a published turn around time using a variety of
instruments and methods to assist in physician diagnosis and
treatment. They are expected to utilize complex problem solving
skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems. This position
requires exercise of independent judgment, theoretical knowledge
and responsibility. They are to follow all regulatory lab
requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Correctly performs testing in an
accurate and timely manner. - Interprets and correlates clinical
test results with patient history, diagnosis and clinical condition
in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that
appropriate action can be taken. - Communicates stat and critical
lab results and prolonged instrument malfunctions causing delays in
test results to physicians, nursing units and other appropriate
medical personnel. - Performance of QC, routine and advanced
maintenance and analyze/instrument troubleshooting activities. -
Accurately prepares reagents and maintains proper inventory of
laboratory section supplies with appropriate cost containment in
mind. - Maintains knowledge of required computer functions
associated with ordering testing, performing testing, resulting
testing and calling up various reports to assist in completing
testing and the management of workflow. - Teaches in the School of
Medical Technology and Lab rotations as called upon to do so. -
Meets all regulatory lab requirements consistently. - Additional
duties and responsibilities as requested by manager. REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: - High School Diploma - New York State Department
of Education License, Provisional Permit, or Limited Permit as a
Clinical Laboratory Technologist PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - BS in
Medical Technology or BS in a related Science - Certification by
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 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: $33.75 - $45.00 CITY: Potsdam POSTAL CODE: 13676 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/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee
and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for
accommodations.
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