Travel Medical Technologist - $2,600 per week in Schenectady, NY

Job  Details:
Role:     Medical Technologist – 241871/73
Shift:  40 Guaranteed hours (Day/Night.)
Length of assignment: 8 weeks
Location:  Schenectady, NY 12308

Rate Confirmation:
Hourly
Weekly
 Total Gross Pay:
 $65
 $ 2600
 

BASIC FUNCTION:

Performs, evaluates and reports routine and STAT laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other body fluids.  Tests are performed using various automated and manual methods.  The Medical Technologist hired for the purpose of working on 2nd and 3rd shifts must be able to work in the following laboratory departments:  Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Serology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and perform all required test procedures in each department.  The Medical Technologist hired for the purpose of working on the 1st shift must be able to perform all required test procedures in the department(s) by which he/she has been hired. The Medical Technologist is responsible for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control evaluation and problem solving, and quality assurance data collection.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Performs, evaluates, and reports routine and STAT laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other body fluids

·         Perform all required test procedures  using various automated and manual methods

·         Operate and maintain sophisticated equipment per section procedures, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot instrument problems as necessary.

·         Perform, evaluate, troubleshoot, and document proper quality control procedures.

·         Perform proficiency testing as directed.

·         Monitor and maintain appropriate supply levels. Communicate supply needs as necessary.

·         Involved in training of students and new employees as required.

·         Maintain competency per department policy

·         Assist with department Quality Assurance and Process Improvement projects.

·         May act as department charge tech when the minimum experience requirements as defined in 10 NYCRR Part 58-1.4 of NY Public Health Law have been met.

·         Follow hospital policies and procedures that relate to mandatory education, annual health assessment, and licensure verification.