Cytopreparatory Technician/Med Lab Tech II

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Rochester is seeking a Cytology Technician to prepare cytology specimens for evaluation, accession and triage specimens, and maintain laboratory quality and safety standards. The role includes GYN and non-GYN cytopreparation tasks and instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, following safety protocols, and performing routine inventory and quality checks to support accurate diagnostics.

Formación

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology required.
• Associate's degree in a natural science or clinical laboratory science acceptable to NYSED required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsabilidades

• Cytopreparatory Technician prepares Cytology specimens for evaluation.
• Accessioning and triaging select Cytology specimens.
• Maintains laboratory conditions and quality assurance practices.

Conocimientos

GYN cytopreparation

Non-GYN cytopreparation

Quality Assurance

Laboratory safety

Educación

Associate's degree in Medical Technology

Associate's degree in a natural science or clinical laboratory science

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Herramientas

Hologic ThinPrep processors

Automated slide stainer

Coverslipper

HPV testing workflow

Descripción del empleo

211 Bailey Road

Full time

R266721

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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:

500239 Cytology

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCD 210 H

Compensation Range:

$28.66 - $38.69

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

Cytopreparatory Technician prepares Cytology specimens for evaluation. Technician is responsible for accessioning and troubleshooting select Cytology specimens. Technicians are responsible maintaining laboratory conditions, quality assurance practice and instrument maintenance in accordance with laboratory policies.

SCHEDULE

Days; 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GYN cytopreparation: 35%

• Prepares GYN specimens utilizing Hologic ThinPrep processors.
• Utilizes automated slide stainer and coverslipper.
• Facilitates Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) testing, performed by Virology.
• Performs preventive maintenance of instrumentation as required for efficient operation.

Non-gyn cytopreparation:

• Accessions and triages non-GYN specimens to determine appropriate method of preparation.
• Prepares cell blocks and special stains slides as necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance of instrumentation as required for efficient operation.

Miscellaneous responsibilities:

• Monitors and orders Laboratory supplies as needed.
• Follows universal health and safety precautions.
• Prepares additional specimens and re-preps for studies, projects, and teaching materials.

Additional daily operational responsibilities:

• Maintains automated and manual stain setups.
• Manages incoming specimens and collaborates with other departments to retrieve additional specimen.
• Maintains Quality Assurance standards.
• Facilitates additional diagnostic testing of Cytology specimens.
• Performs annual physical inventory counts of supplies and reagents as required by Laboratory Administration.
• Manages storage of residual specimens and discards appropriately.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology required
• Associate's degree in a natural science, or a clinical laboratory science and coursework acceptable to NYSED required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Clinical Laboratory Technician NYS licensure upon hire required

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