Senior Medical Technologist

Job description

Job Title: Senior Medical Technologist Department: Laboratory Services: Location: Massena Hospital: Hours Per Week: Per Diem: Schedule: 8-hour varied shifts, 7am -3pm, 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am, rotating weekends 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 turnaround 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. They are to ensure 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 mal...