(Archived) Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Full-time Medical Technologist needed at a great hospital in Western New York!
(2nd or 3rd shift available!)

The Work involves performing one or more tests or examinations in a clinical laboratory incident to the diagnosis or treatment of diseases. This is laboratory work involving the performance of specialized as well as a variety of standardized tests. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher ranking technical employee for assignments and review of work for conformance to procedures. Does related work as required.

-Receives specimens to perform routine or special tests on such material as blood, urine, sputum and body fluids
-Conducts tests, examinations or analysis in such fields as bacteriology, immunology, hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, histopathology, blood banking or serology according to established procedures
-Evaluates laboratory test data as to necessity for further process of specimens
-Sets up and adjusts clinical laboratory equipment
-Prepares various types of media, reagents, and test solutions
-Prepares smears, stains and slides for microscopic analysis
-Performs microscopic examinations on specimens including gram stains
-Communicates essential laboratory data to physicians and other health officials as rapidly as is necessary to optimum patient care
-Exercises care and safety in handling infections and biologically active specimens and in using clinical laboratory equipment
-Collects specimens from patients which may include phlebotomy
-Maintains records and prepares patient reports for tests and examinations
-Keeps equipment clean and in working order

Requirements:
-Good knowledge of modern laboratory techniques, terminology and equipment as related to a clinical laboratory
-Ability to perform clinical laboratory work with a high degree of accuracy
-Ability to maintain accurate records of test results and prepare clinical laboratory reports
-Ability to exercise safety precautions in handling infections and biologically active specimens and in using clinical laboratory equipment

Qualitifcations:
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology or related title which meets the standards set forth in Title 8, Article 165 of New York State's Education Law and Subpart 79-13 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education; or
B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the biological, chemical, or physical sciences and one (1) year of experience in a clinical laboratory; or:
C) Possession of a license or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New York State Education Department.

*Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New York State Education Department

Offering fantastic compensation and full benefits. For more information, please submit your resume for review!