Senior Medical Technologist CantonPotsdam Hospital (FullTime, Variable Shift)

Description Job Title: Senior Medical Technologist Department: Laboratory Services Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital | 50 Leroy St. Potsdam, NY 13676 Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: 8-hour, variable shifts SUMMARY As a member of the professional medical team, the Senior Medical Technologist 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, and ensures the provision of high-quality laboratory/diagnostic services to patients and physicians and full compliance with all regulatory standards. May provide weekend/holiday supervisory coverage as needed. 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 analyte/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. Meets all regulatory lab requirements consistently. Act as key operator and technical consultant to technologists, technicians and/or students for an area or instrumentation. Coordinate and assist in development and validation of new procedures/instrumentation Coordinate and assist in the training of new and existing employees on procedures and instrumentation Participation in the competency assessments for staff. Supervisory review of Quality Control results, maintenance records or other quality assurance activities, including corrective action, as needed. Assistance with inventory management (e.g. assigned inventory list). Perform "extra" or advanced maintenance and/or troubleshooting activities, including Advanced Preventative Maintenance, QC/Validations for minor equipment (centrifuges, pipettes, etc.). Assists in the performance of specialized and complex diagnostic procedures. Participation in Regulatory preparation, such as routine Audits/Tracers or responsibility for a section specific "checklist" or portion of the organization Regulatory Standards (NYS, TJC, CAP, DNV, etc.). Order and/or coordinate proficiency testing for department or subspecialty; submission of results to regulatory agency; review of final results and corrective action, as needed. Involvement in department Quality Improvement Project and/or Department QA/QM monitors. Participation in Department, Location or System-wide committee or project. Approval to write or modify Standard Operating Procedures for new or existing procedures. Routine supervisory review of Standard Operating Procedures, as per regulatory requirement schedule for their department Coordinate database functions of the Laboratory Information System. Participation in the Laboratory Ambassador Program. May conduct research and development of new or updated technologies and provide written evaluation to supervisor/manager/director. Responsibility for department scheduling and/or Kronos Timekeeper. Teaches in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and Lab rotations as called upon to do so. Coordinates with the Medical Laboratory Science Pr