Clinical Lab Technician – Microbiology Support

University of Rochester Medicine; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 58,168,000 - 78,486,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester Medicine in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for UR Medicine Microbiology. This role performs technical assignments across specimen processing, data entry, and compliance with lab procedures.

You will train staff, manage LIS data, and assist with pre-analytical operations, traveling between testing locations as needed. Per diem hours and hourly pay reflect the role's responsibilities and UR Medicine standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1 year of related experience or a approved lab program certification.
• 12 months related work experience in a health care setting or with UR Medicine departments; or 12 months as temporary employee.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographics and insurance into the EMR accurately.
• Log patient and test information into LIS.
• Process specimens and ensure specimen integrity.
• Train new staff as needed.
• Travel between testing locations as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Patient data entry

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Lab assistant certification

Tools

EMR systems

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Pre-Analytical automation

Job description

University of Rochester Medicine in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for UR Medicine Microbiology. This role performs technical assignments across specimen processing, data entry, and compliance with lab procedures.

You will train staff, manage LIS data, and assist with pre-analytical operations, traveling between testing locations as needed. Per diem hours and hourly pay reflect the role's responsibilities and UR Medicine standards.