Lead Medical Technologist

2 weeks ago

Ithaca, United States Cayuga Health System Full time $35 - $49
Job DescriptionJob Description


Lead Medical Technologist


Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 


A Lead Medical Technologist is a highly skilled health professional who performs all the duties of a Medical Technologist with additional technical responsibilities, personnel management and regulatory oversight.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and test specimens, including proficiency testing and manual procedures, and report appropriately according to protocol. Assigns proficiency test samples, ensuring all staff participate and demonstrate acceptable results. Investigates results that are not in acceptable limits.
  • Operate, maintain and troubleshoot complex equipment
  • Acts as technologist in charge when supervisor or manager is not available. Assigns daily benches if needed and provides day to day supervision and monitoring of moderate and high complexity testing. Assists with training/competency of employees.
  • Utilize complex information systems; collect and interpret data. Performs instrument validation/methods verification for new tests/platforms and write or revises procedures as needed.
  • Perform and interpret quality control, and monitors quality control and instrument functions. Takes corrective action as needed and validates new lot and controls, submits peer data.
  • Maintain a compliant environment, including adherence to all lab and hospital procedures, NYS, TJC, HIPAA standards, and infection control and safety guidelines. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
  • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities and maintain inter-and intra-departmental workflow by cooperating with others. Hears and helps to resolve complaints from staff and providers.
  • Is flexible in assuming additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Meets NYS Department of Health requirements and is currently licensed as a Clinical Lab Scientist
  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (or equivalent) and Registered as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.
  • Prior laboratory experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Four years of laboratory experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
  • Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.
  • Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • May require light lifting and carrying, including boxes, equipment, stooping and kneeling, may be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Repetitive use of hands (eg. computer keyboard usage), sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time is often necessary;
  • Must be able physically to operate automation used in the job.

 

Location and Travel Requirements:  

  • Onsite

Compensation Disclosure:

$35.75 to $49.50 per hour


Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.


We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.


If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.





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