Med Tech Specialist

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is hiring a Medical Technologist to provide advanced support in the automated lab. The role encompasses performing complex testing, interpreting results, developing SOPs, ensuring QA, and training staff.

Must hold NY licensure and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology with relevant experience. The position is full time at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642, with a compensation range and a strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology and 4 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• Master's degree in related field and 2 years relevant lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides higher level support for the laboratory, including testing, QA development, and SOPs.
• Performs testing and complex interpretation of results.
• Trains other technologists on new methods/instruments and ensures compliance with practices.
• Maintains documentation for technical, IT, quality, and safety information.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.

Skills

Medical testing

Quality Assurance

SOP development

Trains others

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

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 - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 215 H Compensation Range: $38.64 - $52.16 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 Provides higher level support for the laboratory section, often involving (but not limited to) specialized testing, Quality Assurance development, and/or development and implementation of new procedures. Performs testing and complex interpretation of results. Keeps meticulous notes in regard to experimental methods, data, and conclusions, as applicable. Develops and maintains applicable standard operating procedures and policies in collaboration with laboratory area leadership. Communicates with internal and external clients clearly and professionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists and leads in the development of new methods and procedures, as needed.
• Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist.
• Prepares and analyzes patient samples using current complex laboratory methods/instruments.
• Determines specimen integrity prior to analysis.
• Reports results of patient sample analysis using computer/instrument interface options.
• Trains other technologists on new laboratory methods/instruments and ensures compliance with accepted practices.
• Maintains compliance of area specific documentation for essential technical, IT, quality, and/or safety information.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.
• Provides input into the performance evaluations/competency checks of technologists, technicians, and other personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology and 4 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience required
• Master's degree in related field and 2 years relevant lab experience preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Clinical Lab Technologist per New York State upon hire required

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