Med Lab Technician 2, CoreLab

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

93d • $28 - $39

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technician upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized testing and support for the laboratory section under the direction and supervision of laboratory leadership.
• Performs complex technical assignments requiring a proficient level of theoretical insight and interpretation.
• Responsible for instrument maintenance/standardization, daily quality control, and adherence to all policies.
• Communicates with internal and external clients clearly and professionally.
• 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 specimens.
• 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.
• Interprets testing and identifies specific antibodies performed by a technologist or supervisor.
• Performs irradiation of blood products.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees