Medical Technologist Team Lead

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Hamilton, NY is seeking a licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related science, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a team while handling a variety of laboratory duties.

Responsibilities include performing procedures, operating analyzers, QC, reagent prep, phlebotomy assistance, documentation, and safety compliance. Overtime or shift flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Technician from NYSDOH.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related science.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• High level of attention to detail and strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory technical procedures according to SOPs.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers to ensure proper functionality.
• Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents and control.
• Maintain QC procedures on analyzers and document results.
• Identify and replenish testing supplies as necessary.
• Assist with phlebotomy and processing when needed.
• Answer calls, maintain logs, train employees, use databases, and communicate results.
• Monitor and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Report accurate test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Maintain a safe work environment and PPE.
• Assign daily tasks, train new hires, review others’ work.
• Check test results, track quality data, ensure safety rules.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, perform maintenance, call for servicing.
• Help write SOPs and assist with inventory and ordering supplies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Licensed CLS/CLT NYSDOH

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Computer proficiency

Job description

Community Memorial
Hamilton, NY 13346, USA

• Pay or shift range: $39 USD to $49 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform laboratory technical procedures according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers to ensure proper functionality
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents and control
• Perform and document maintenance and quality control procedures on analyzers
• Identify and replenish testing supplies as necessary
• Assist with phlebotomy and processing when needed
• Answer phone calls, maintain logs/records, train employees, use computerized databases, and maintain written and verbal communications. Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Staff Guidance: Assign daily tasks, train new hires, and review the work of other technicians.
• Quality Control (QC): Check test results, track quality data, and make sure the lab follows safety rules.
• Equipment Care: Troubleshoot Instrumentation problems, Repair/Replace Minor Instrumentation difficulties, Perform Maintenance on all Instrumentation and call for Instrument Servicing when needed.
• Process Improvement: Help write standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assist with inventory and ordering supplies.
• Other Duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Licensed as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Technician from NYSDOH
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related science
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Biology or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS

Clinical Lab Technologist

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