Med Technologist Specialist

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester seeks a Med Technologist Specialist to support the Surgical Pathology lab at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. This role advances testing, quality assurance, and procedural development under leadership guidance, while performing complex tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include developing new methods, training technologists, maintaining documentation, and ensuring instrument performance within hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field plus 4 years of post-licensure experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist; or
• Master's degree plus 2 years post-licensure experience; or
• PhD with 1 year post-licensure experience; or equivalent mix of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead in the development of new methods and procedures.
• Perform the duties of a Medical Technologist II.
• Train technologists on new laboratory methods and instruments, ensuring compliance with best practices.
• Maintain area-specific documentation for technical, IT, quality, educational, and safety information.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instrument performance and reliability.
• Contribute to performance evaluations and competency checks of staff.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Method development

Staff training

Instrument troubleshooting

SOP maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

## Med Technologist SpecialistApplylocations: Strong Memorial Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R273773As 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:RegularTime Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Department:500236 Surgical Pathology SMHWork Shift:UR - Day (United States of America)Range:UR URCB 215 HCompensation 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 or* Master's degree in related field and 2 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist post-licensure required or* 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 or* Histotechnologist (HTL) NYS, restricted to Histology Lab upon hire required