Med Technologist Spec

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support the laboratory section with advanced testing, QA development, and new procedure implementation. You will perform tests with limited supervision and interpret complex results, while maintaining detailed documentation and SOPs.

The role requires strong adherence to lab policies, clear communication with clients, and readiness to work at UR Labs locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Master's degree in related field preferred with experience.
• PhD in related field with experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Provide higher level support for the laboratory section, including testing, QA development, and SOP implementation.
• Perform testing with minimal supervision and interpret complex results.
• Maintain meticulous notes on methods, data, and conclusions.
• Be proficient in test principles and apply them to case-specific scenarios.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and policies in collaboration with leadership.
• Perform duties of Medical Technologist II and adhere to hospital policies.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external clients.
• Work at the UR Labs location/site.
• Assist in developing new methods and procedures as needed.
• Train technologists on new methods/instruments and ensure compliance.
• Maintain documentation for technical, IT, quality, and safety information.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

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:

• Under the direction of the laboratory section leadership and with the ability to work independently, 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.
• Testing is routinely performed without supervision, and complex interpretation of results is required.
• Keeps meticulous notes regarding experimental methods, data, and conclusions, as applicable.
• Must be proficient in all aspects of test principles and methodologies and be able to make judgments about applications for specific cases.
• Develops and maintains applicable standard operating procedures and policies in collaboration with laboratory area leadership.
• As a core member of the technical staff, this position will perform all duties of the Medical Technologist II and will adhere to all hospital and laboratory policies.
• Communicates with internal and external clients clearly and professionally.
• Reports to work at assigned UR Labs location/site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists and leads in the development of new methods and procedures, as needed.
• Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist II.
• Trains technologists on new laboratory methods/instruments, and ensures compliance with accepted practices with a high level of expertise.
• Maintains compliance of area-specific documentation for essential technical, IT, quality, educational, and/or safety information, including policies, procedures, performance trends, and compliance logs.
• Maintains and troubleshoots instrument performance.
• Provides input into the performance evaluations/competency checks of technologists, technicians, and other personnel, including students and residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field and 4 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist post-licensure required
• Master's degree in related field and 2 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist post-licensure required
• PhD in related field and 1 year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist post-licensure required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Medical Technologist NYS upon hire required
• Histotechnologist (HTL) NYS, restricted to Histology Lab upon hire required

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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.