Clinical Suppt Tech 3

001 University of Rochester; Frasers Grant; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform a variety of technical assignments, ensuring accurate specimen processing and assisting with clerical duties. Your expertise will help maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the lab, while also providing support to physicians and other laboratory personnel. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a culture of equity and inclusion, as well as to advance your career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about laboratory sciences and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Laboratory Sciences required.
• 1 year of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing functions accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with clerical duties and maintain laboratory documentation.
• Train new personnel and conduct cross-training for staff.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Specimen Processing

Quality Assurance

Medical Terminology

Education

Associate's degree in Laboratory Sciences

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 500232 Microbiology SMH

Work Shift: UR - Night (United States of America)

Compensation Range: $20.31 - $27.42

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:
Performs a variety of technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require some theoretical insight and occasionally require the interpretation of results. Exercises complex skill and judgment, and knowledge of the principles and methods of a technical field. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and other laboratory personnel regarding specimen handling and processing in CoreLab.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs all specimen processing functions accurately, following established procedures. Prepares samples for testing, including centrifugation and aliquoting. Manages daily requests for lab section testing. Submits cases to prep staff and monitors the results process. Resolves issues and discrepancies to ensure efficient workflow and final result.
• Reviews billing codes, patient identity, and physician identity on daily subset of resulted cases. Prepares monthly documentation of errors for Quality Assurance leadership.
• Takes daily temperatures, informing lab leaders of any out-of-range results, stocks daily media noting expiration dates. Rotates stock and assists with aliquoting reagents. Follows up with written documentation when necessary. Performs and documents preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assists with miscellaneous clerical duties, including scanning documents, packing daily mail of final reports, and faxing reports. Assists cytotechnology prep staff and couriers with supply requests. Greets and assists patients, as needed, including scheduling follow up appointments if necessary. Orders, credits, and cancels tests in the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Follows laboratory policies and procedures, including safety and customer service protocols. Suggests improvements to work methods and ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and solve operational problems.
• Prepares incoming consult cases for interdepartmental review. Retrieves slides and prepares paperwork for consult requests to outside institutions. Maintains a record of all consultation cases.
• Assists in training new personnel in duties and responsibilities. Conducts cross training for current staff in all technical areas and is responsible for completion of training/sign off material.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in Laboratory Sciences and technical training closely related to this position required
• 1 year of laboratory experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.