Cayuga Health System·City of Ithaca, New York
The Medical Technologist is responsible for analyzing and testing blood and body substances to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment. This includes operating and maintaining complex laboratory equipment and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's 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 Health's 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.
A medical technologist is a highly skilled health professional who tests and analyzes blood and other body substances to aid health care providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Medical technologists are responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment used to analyze specimens and ensuring that automated and manual tests are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Roles and Responsibilities: Analyze and test specimens, including proficiency testing and manual procedures, and report appropriately according to protocol Maintain and troubleshoot complex equipment. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot complex equipment Utilize complex information systems; collect and interpret data Perform and interpret quality control Maintain a compliant environment, including adherence to all lab and hospital procedures, NYS, TJC, HIPAA standards, infection control and safety guidelines Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities and maintain inter-and intra-departmental work flow by cooperating with others Is flexible in assuming additional responsibilities as assigned.
Meets NYS Department of Health requirements and is currently licensed as a Clinical Lab Scientist Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (or equivalent) andRegistered as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.
Prior laboratory experience is preferred, but not required. Good written and oral communication skills preferred. Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes. Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred.
$33.75 - $49.50/hr
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Market context
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