Med Lab Technician 2

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.
• Exercises a moderate degree of skill and judgment, and understands the principles and methodologies of laboratory science.
• 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 such as logging in of specimens, checking patient computer files, prioritizing and triaging work, component preparation, component issue, answering phones, and other miscellaneous tasks.
• Juvenates, freezes, deglycerolizes, washes, pools, and thaws specimens. Completes corresponding paperwork.
• Completes 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, including the use of enzymes, synsorbs, absorptions/elutions, antibody titrations, antigen screening, and other specialized tests.
• Interprets testing and identifies specific antibodies performed by a technologist or supervisor.
• Performs irradiation of blood products.
• Retypes units received from other facilities, 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clinical Laboratory Technician NYS licensure upon hire required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education & Experience: 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.
• License/Certification: Clinical Laboratory Technician NYS licensure upon hire required.

Skills

• Proficient in laboratory science principles and methodologies.
• Ability to perform complex technical assignments with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• The University of Rochester offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

• Compensation Range: $28.47 - $39.84 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift: UR - Evening (United States of America).