Med Technologist Spec, CoreLab

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

500231 Automated Lab

Work Shift

Range

UR URCF 214 H

Compensation Range

$36.87 - $47.93

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction of the laboratory section leadership and with the ability to work independently, provides higher level support for the CoreLab, often involving (but not limited to) specialized testing, Quality Assurance development, and/or development and implementation of new procedures. Testing is routinely performed without supervision and complex interpretation of results is required. When applicable, keeps meticulous notes in regard to experimental methods, data, and conclusions. With laboratory area leadership, develops and maintains applicable standard operating procedures and policies. Communicates with internal and external clients clearly and professionally. Responsibilities may include setting up and monitoring ongoing programs specific to the laboratory section together with department leadership. With laboratory area leadership, develops and maintains procedure manual and manages inventory of supplies.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of results, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation, development of new procedures and instruments, writing/updating of procedure manuals, training of staff and inventory of supplies/reagents. He/She is also responsible for the performance of all the duties of a Medical Technologist II, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Workup of new instruments/procedures; writing/updating of procedure manuals (10%).

• Training of technologists, technicians, residents on new procedures/instruments (20%).

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments/procedures; documentation of essential information such as calibration data, calibration verification, reagent lots, etc. (15%).

• Monitoring and ordering of reagents/supplies (5%).

• Performing the duties of a Medical Technologist II, including participating in the weekend and holiday coverage on a rotational basis (40%).

• Coordinates and monitors QC trends (5%).

• Participates in activities supporting laboratory operations and research studies, including protocol and system validation and industry and regulatory audits. (5%).

NOTE: Aforementioned duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit assignment of other work or duties as required to ensure the smooth operation of the department

Other Demands

• Punctuality and a good attendance record.

• Adherence to all University, Division and Department policies.

• Professional discretion with confidential patient results.

• Adherence to all laboratory safety procedures.

• Participation in continuing education.

• May perform supervisory duties on weekend and holiday rotations, or to cover in the absence of a Laboratory Supervisor, if qualified by NYS criteria.

• Assists with workflow and daily scheduling.

Relationships/Authorities:

• Technical Specialist reports to a Hematology-Chemistry Core Laboratory Supervisor.

• Generally works independently, seeking guidance from laboratory Supervisors, Pathology Residents and/or Faculty.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or applicable laboratory science and 2 years of relevant laboratory experience required

• Master's degree in Medical Technology or applicable laboratory science and 3 years of relevant laboratory experience preferred

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Licensed Clinical Lab Technologist per New York State upon hire required

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