- Salary
- $33 – $43
- Location
- Strong Memorial Hospital, United States of America
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Time as Reported / Per DiemScheduled Weekly Hours:
As Scheduled
Department:
500232 Microbiology SMHWork Shift:
UR - Not Applicable (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:
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, automated immunoassays, direct molecular methods, reading culture plates and positive blood culture notification and work-up. Candidates must be detail oriented, able to work independently and possess strong organizational skills. They are 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, automated immunoassay and PCR technologies, reading bacterial cultures and performing susceptibility testing, 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; communicating results to patient care providers and answering telephone inquiries; maintaining laboratory stock of kits/ reagents; performing daily/weekly/monthly preventative maintenance on lab equipment; participating in proficiency testing and training of technologists.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist by New York State
Preferred:
BS in Medical Technology with clinical laboratory experience.
Must be NYS licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist OR eligible for NYS license in Clinical Laboratory Technology
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