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Job Location (Full Address):
211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
500232 Microbiology SMHWork Shift:
UR - Night (United States of America)Range:
UR URCC 213 HCompensation Range:
$33.84 - $43.99The 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:
GENERAL PURPOSE:This Technologist is responsible for the timely and accurate analysis of patient samples utilizing moderately to highly complex methods. Responsibilities include specimen identification and accessioning in the Laboratory Information System, gram stains, direct viral testing and positive blood culture notification and work-up. Candidates must be detail oriented, able to work independently and possess strong organizational skills. He/ She is also responsible for routine maintenance of lab instruments/ equipment, routine quality control and adherence to all lab policies.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- 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.Â
- Reading bacterial cultures, performing susceptibility testing and participating in training of technologists as needed.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Standard and complex laboratory equipment, office equipment, and PC and Lab Information System (LIS).
QUALIFICATIONS:
General Requirements:
- Effective interpersonal skills and maintains a friendly and courteous professional manner at all times. Is 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.
Minimum Educational Requirement:Â
- Must be NYS licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Preferred:
- BS in Medical Technology or similar science degree with clinical laboratory experience and NYS license in the Clinical Laboratory Technologist category.
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