Med Tech Specialist Blood Bank Education Coordinator

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

43d•$39 - $52•Onsite

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. This position provides higher level support for the laboratory section, often involving 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. The role involves keeping meticulous notes regarding experimental methods, data, and conclusions, and requires proficiency in all aspects of test principles and methodologies with the ability to make judgments about applications for specific cases. The position also involves developing and maintaining 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. The role also includes communicating with internal and external clients clearly and professionally and reporting to work at the assigned UR Labs location/site.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.