Medical Technologist 2

University of Rochester • Lanesborough, MA

102d • $33 - $43

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

• Effective interpersonal skills and maintains a friendly and courteous professional manner at all times.
• Able to prioritize and maintain focus while performing multiple tasks.
• Adherence to all University, Division and Department policies, including I CARE.
• Adherence to all laboratory safety procedures.
• Must be NYS licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Nice To Haves

• BS in Medical Technology or similar science degree with clinical laboratory experience.
• NYS license in the Clinical Laboratory Technologist category.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely and accurate analysis of patient samples utilizing moderately to highly complex methods.
• Specimen identification and accessioning in the Laboratory Information System.
• Perform gram stains, direct viral testing and positive blood culture notification and work-up.
• Set up and processing of samples for Microbiology testing.
• Testing of patient samples using gram stain, rapid EIA and PCR technologies.
• Sorting and organizing patient samples for testing and storage.
• Adherence to quality control and quality assurance protocols.
• Reporting results of testing via LIS/ instrument interface, as well as manual data entry.
• Answering telephone inquiries.
• Maintaining laboratory stock of kits/ reagents.
• Performing daily/ weekly/ monthly preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Reading bacterial cultures, performing susceptibility testing and participating in training of technologists as needed.

What This Job Offers

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