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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:

500240 Lab Admin-Clin Labs SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 210 H

Compensation Range:

$27.43 - $35.66

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the direction of laboratory leadership and with limited latitude for independent judgement, this role prepares entry level Medical Technologists to meet the competencies required to perform specialized testing and support for the laboratory section. With supervisory oversight, this position performs complex technical assignments, which are broadly outlined and require theoretical insight and interpretation. Within the confines of license eligibility and limited permits, this position exercises a high degree of skill and judgment and an understanding of the principles and methodologies of laboratory science. An understanding of instrument maintenance/standardization, daily quality control and adherence to all policies (Hospital and Laboratory) is required. Communicates with internal and external clients clearly and professionally. Reports to work at assigned UR Labs location/site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Under supervision, prepares and analyzes patient samples using current, moderately complex laboratory methods/instrumentation. Determine specimen integrity prior to analysis*.

- Under supervision, reports results of patient sample analysis using computer/instrument interface options*.

- Under supervision, performs instrument preventative maintenance and method troubleshooting scheduled or as needed*.

- Under supervision, adheres to safety, quality control and quality assurance protocols*.

- Under supervision, assist the supervisor in maintaining supply inventory and participates in special procedures*.

- Under supervision, assists the supervisor in writing and updating procedures as needed*.

Other duties as assigned

*All duties and responsibilities subject to change based on limited permit application status.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology with an advanced certificate in Medical Technology required.

- NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license eligible required.

- Limited Permit (submitted to NYSED) preferred.

 

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