Clinical Laboratory Technologist-Per Diem

 (NO PHLEBOTOMY DRAW REQUIRED)

Are you currently a Clinical Laboratory Technologist and looking for the next step in your career ladder.... then join the St. James Hospital team today as a Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist! 

We are looking for someone who is a go getting, enjoys a challenge, and will roll up their sleeves and work cohesively side by side with our already experienced and talented techs! This role is a working lead and will be required to work the bench, while also working collaboratively with the Lab Director and Lab Supervisor on day to day department needs, staffing, and scheduling. 

Job Summary:  Lead Medical Technologist shall perform tests that require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor in only those specialties or subspecialties in which they are qualified by education, training, and experience. Adhering to the Code of Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Plan (CCP) at St. James Hospital. Must maintain current NYSDOH license and any associated education requirements for licensure.  

Main Daily Functions: 

• Perform routine and complex testing as needed. 
• Covers shifts bench work as needed.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation as needed.
• Oversees daily operations of assigned section(s).
• Possesses attention to detail when task. 
• Reviews instrument maintenance and or function checks are performed.
• Performs calibration and troubleshoots instrumentation as needed. 
• Helps with gathering documentation during TJC, NYSCLEP, or other regulatory agencies’ inspections.
• Performs inventory lab supplies and submits requests online.
• Review exceptional & correction reports as assigned by management.
• Reviews and printouts, for example, Bio-Rad monthly and Accutrak reports.
• Participation in correlation studies. 

Effective Collaboration that Helps Achieve Organizational Goals

• Participates in department and/or system wide team dynamic initiatives.
• Provides day-to-day support of workflow within the work unit; including disseminating information, assigning staff to cover for absences, providing technical assistance, providing training assistance to new employees, answering questions, and resolving problems as directed by the Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager.
• Acts as a team player and works collaboratively within the team and organization.
• Assists with developing priorities, goals, and action plans.
• Responds to requests from Laboratory Manager.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assist with evaluation of programs and services.

Useful Suggestions for Process Improvement

• Identifies better, faster, more efficient ways of doing tasks as well as eliminates unnecessary work and all non-value-added activities to enable a focus on work that generates greater value.
• Responds to requests from Clinical Manager, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assist with evaluation of programs and services. Communicates with Supervisor regarding cost savings initiatives and planning.
• Utilizes understanding of regulatory requirements to identify ways to improve process quality and compliance. 

This job description is a summary of the job duties and requirements that represent the general nature and level of work being performed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are expected to understand and adhere to the Standards/Code of Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Plan as well as ensure all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance are implemented and adhered to as required by the CCP Education Plan, in addition to compliance with organizational policies and procedures, regulatory expectations, quality, and department standards, etc. 

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Licenses and/or Certifications

NYS Limited Permit or NYS Licensure required

Skills

Strong verbal, organizational and inter personal skills are required. Knowledge of medical terminology, the ability to multitask, critical thinking skills, proficiency in computer software and databases are necessary. Successful completion of on-site training/orientation process is required.

Language Ability

Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific/trade/technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies. Ability to speak clearly to patients and staff as well as physicians.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and make responsible decisions.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a standing position 50% of the time, move about within the work area, access file cabinets, copier and fax machines, walk to transport specimens, communicate, converse and exchange information and move, transport or position a minimum weight of 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to chemicals and communicable diseases and related waste.