Lead Medical Technologist

The Medical Technologist is to determine the suitability of samples, reagents and identifies any errors in matching patient samples and results.  Reports all test results in a timely manner and calls panic values to physicians and nursing units. Runs and reviews outstanding work lists and follows up in all outstanding specimens.  Performs and records all Quality Control results.  Performs manual procedure diffs, body fluids, and urinalysis.  Performs all Blood Bank testing including type and screen, cross matches and routine antibody testing.  Sends out specimens to reference laboratory.

Assist the leadership staff with validations, regulatory compliance, quality control and assurance and maintenance monitoring. Serves as a subject matter expert in assigned laboratory section. Reports all test results in a timely manner and calls panic values to physicians and nursing units. Communicates any technical problems to the Department Supervisor. Communicates any problems in result reporting to the Department Supervisor. Runs and reviews outstanding work lists and follows up in all outstanding specimens. Performs and records all Quality Control results. Performs and records all required maintenance on laboratory instruments. Performs all procedures within all areas of documented competency. Performs Proficiency testing as part of normal workload with satisfactory results. Handles patient complaints and reports any problems to Department Supervisor. Processes Emergency Room specimen STAT from pneumatic tube. Sends out specimens to reference laboratory. Uses laboratory computer to run work lists, and broadcast results. Checks results from laboratory instruments to analyzer screens. Interprets results for neonates, infant, school age, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. Periodic review of work for compliance with SOP.

Currently licensed/registered in NYS as Clinical Laboratory Technologist. BS in Medical Technology or related science or qualified under NYS Department of Health as a Medical Technologist. Previous experience in all areas of Chemistry, Hematology and Blood Bank. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and strong communications and interpersonal skills.