Full Time - Medical Technologist - Microbiology; St. Peter's Hospital
Full Time - Medical Technologist - Microbiology; St. Peter's Hospital
St. Peter's Health Partners
Albany, NY
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Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Medical Technologist: Microbiology - SOB OFFERED!!!!
If you are looking for a full-time position this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Hospital, a part of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.
Position Highlights
Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge.
Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
What You Will Do
To apply and contribute to the St. Peter’s Health Care Services mission and values in performing a variety of clinical laboratory procedures and related duties in one or more laboratory sections following established procedures and protocols, which are used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates test results/microorganism growth for validity within defined protocols and makes appropriate decisions.
- Keeps up to date on policies, procedures, skills, documentation requirements for continuing education, checklists and successful completion of competency surveys in a timely manner.
- Maintains correct patient ID throughout testing.
- Understands the differences and/or limitations age puts on the many aspects of lab testing.
- Maintains and utilizes cross training skills.
- Precisely and accurately enters patient/QC results.
- QA forms are properly completed with all paperwork attached and necessary phone calls.
- Performs/documents quality control testing, calibration and preventative maintenance as defined by established protocol and takes appropriate remedial action.
- Understands lab specific monitors and Q.A. program and participates in the evaluation of specialized reports for QC, QA.
- Performs and documents lot number verification including carryover and advancement, as required.
- Monitors QC/QA on a regular basis.
- Takes initiative to perform extensive preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
- Communicates and documents necessary information to appropriate HCP/staff/supervisors to assure quality health care and ensures the presence of fax comment and/or call statements for critical values and communicable disease documentation when necessary.
- Utilizes Sunquest functions to appropriately track specimens (overdue, pending logs, etc.).
- Utilizes the system to retrieve patient/test information and test results (MIQ, IQ, BIQ, ANIQ, etc.).
- Uses appropriate Sunquest functions to ensure accurate patient/QC results.
- Uses other Sunquest and Soarian functions as required or indicated.
- Makes the appropriate credit and/or charge for tests when indicated by protocol.
- Able to recognize and take appropriate action for Sunquest errors.
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology
- NYS CLT license is required.
- Minimum of 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred but not required. We will train you!
Pay Range: $31.50 - $43.65
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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