Medical Technologist - Full time , Evenings

Are you an experienced Medical Technologist interested in a fulfilling career in our modern, spacious Laboratory? Our laboratory performs over 1.5 million tests a year with state of the art instrumentation. UR Medicine's Thompson Health is the premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region. You will enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits, free onsite parking, an excellent staffing model and a modern, caring, high-tech environment.Schedule: Full Time, Evening shiftPay range: $34.00-44.00, based on experience.Benefits:Health, dental, vision insuranceTuition reimbursement up to $6000/yearContribution and match on Retirement PlanFive weeks paid time offAccess to Success coachesFree parkingCompany Culture:Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and ServiceFocus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program, Access to Success CoachStaff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount websiteMain Function:Under general supervision, independently performs a wide range of routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.Tests, procedures and analysis encompass the following areas:histology, hematology, blood bank, serology, immunology, bacteriology, chemistry and coagulation.Assists with projects.Required Job Specific Competencies:Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for the operation of instrumentation and processing of specimens by both automated and manual methods.Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and quality control issues.Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all lab teams and medical staff.Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health system.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.Key Responsibilities:Pre-analytical specimen procedures - 5%Obtains specimens from patients, following established lab processesReceives specimens into LIS and/or places test orders into LIS*Analytical processes/Quality and Quantity of work - 85%Performs required maintenance on analyzersOperates analyzers: monitoring for proper operation: interprets flags/alarmsTroubleshoots/solves basic instrument/methodology problemsUtilizes QC materials and interprets resultsEvaluates reagent qualityEvaluates patients results, correlating with patient informationProcesses specimen tests in acceptable time: STAT/ASAPs testing prioritized within workloadRemains competent in all testing processes*Post-analytical Processes - 10%Follows established reporting processes, using LIS to verify, report and document tests results and commentsParticipates in inventory controlQualifications:NYS Medical Technologist license requiredB.S. in Medical Technology, or B.S. in chemical, biological or physical science with at least one year of pertinent lab experience, OR 90 semester hours in an accredited college meeting NYS MT specific criteria with at least one year of experience or training covering several fields of medical lab work required.Preferred MT ASCP certificationExperience as a Med Tech preferred but not required.Pay Range: $34.00-44.00Starting Pay: Based on ExperienceThompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.