Med Lab Technician

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Laboratory Technician in the Automated Lab to provide specialized testing for the Blood Bank section. Under supervision, you will perform complex tasks, maintain instruments, conduct daily quality control, and communicate results clearly to internal and external clients.

The role requires an associate degree in Medical Technology or a natural science with NYSED coursework, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Technology or natural science with NYSED coursework.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician licensure upon hire (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex Blood Bank tests including ABO/Rh typing and crossmatches.
• Maintains and standardizes instruments; conducts daily QC and preventive maintenance.
• Prepares components, logs specimens, and supports transfusion reaction workups.
• Communicates results clearly with internal and external clients.

Skills

Blood Bank Testing

Crossmatches

Quality Control

Instrument Maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Associate degree in Natural Science

Equivalent education/experience

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):

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: UR - Night (United States of America)
• Range: UR URCD 210 H
• Compensation Range: $28.66 - $38.69

Pay Details

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

Under the direction and supervision of laboratory leadership at all times and with some latitude to work independently, provides specialized testing and support for the laboratory section. Performs complex technical assignments, which are clearly outlined and require a proficient level of theoretical insight and interpretation. Exercises a moderate degree of skill and judgment and an understanding of the principles and methodologies of laboratory science. Responsible for instrument maintenance/standardization, daily quality control and adherence to all policies (Hospital and Laboratory). Communicates with internal and external clients clearly and professionally.

Essential Functions

• Performs and interprets routine Blood Bank tests, including ABO/Rh typing, direct and indirect antiglobulin tests, crossmatches, transfusion reaction workups, fetal screen and Kleihauer-Betke stains.
• Performs circulator duties, including logging in of specimens, checking patient computer files, prioritizing and triaging work, component preparation, component issue, answering phones, and other miscellaneous tasks.
• Rejuvenates, freezes, deglycerolizes, washes, pools, and thaws specimen. Completes corresponding paperwork.
• Performs daily reagent quality control and participates in equipment quality control and preventative maintenance.
• Performs serologic testing to assist in the identification of antibodies, using routine antibody panels and reference procedures, including the use of enzymes, synsorbs, absorptions/elutions, antibody titrations, antigen screening and other specialized tests. Interprets testing and identifies specific antibodies performed by a technologist or supervisor.
• Performs irradiation of blood products.
• Performs retypes on units received from other facilities, processes and inputs products into inventory, monitors inventory levels for appropriateness and orders additional products if necessary.
• Participates in stocking supplies, cleaning general lab areas, and answering phones when designated individual is unable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology required or
• 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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