Job description

Summary:
The Sr. Medical Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager. Is assigned individually and may include responsibility for overseeing the operations and personnel performing testing in a specific laboratory section. Performs non-routine and/or includes specialized tests and analyses. Such tests and analyses require the regular application of advanced problem solving and/or research skills due to their unusually difficult and complex nature and/or their innovative and developmental nature. Individuals will be assigned to a specific laboratory section or discipline.

Responsibilities:
Prepares and determines suitability of solutions reagents and stains following standard laboratory procedures; may prepare variations of same for special tests.

Applies an advanced level of knowledge and/or experience in a specific laboratory section in order to conduct and interpret routine specialized and/or innovative tests and analyses.

Participates in research projects within assigned laboratory section as well as the review analysis development and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.

Utilizes advanced knowledge in order to function as a technical resource person for other technical personnel within the Specialists area of specialization providing guidance and direction in resolving difficult problems such as discerning the cause of unusual or atypical reactions setting up complex testing procedures trouble-shooting equipment and instrumentation malfunctions defining testing parameters and the like.

Regularly reviews technical/professional literature (i.e. journals research papers books etc.) on topics pertinent to area of specialization in order to remain current on new procedures innovations etc. May periodically contribute topics to professional journals etc. presenting research ad opinions within area of specialization.

Regularly provides for the clinical education and experience of students and residents within area of specialization. May conduct formal classroom sessions to students and others presenting topics analyses technical background information etc. from area of specialization.

May interview and make recommendations for selection of staff. May participate in performance reviews of staff.

May perform many of the duties of a Pathology Technologist when required.

Other information: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Science Medical Technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.

National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent.

Advanced or Masters Degree work in the area of specialization is desired but specialized knowledge can also be obtained through equivalent work experience.

The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them for accuracy.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:
One year job related (specialized) work experience in addition to any equivalent work experience required to offset formal training at the Masters level.

Works in a laboratory environment exposed to infectious materials toxins and other hazardous substances.

The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret clinical laboratory tests.

The physical ability to work standing or at laboratory benches and to lift supplies etc.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA: RI: Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 2

Union: Non-Union

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