University of Rochester Veterans Jobs

Medical Technologist II Job ID 225503

Location

Strong Memorial Hospital

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Opening

Full Time 40 hours Grade 094 Microbiology SMH

Schedule

Evenings, WKNDS, HOL

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

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, 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. She/he is also responsible for routine maintenance oflab 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, therapeutic drug level monitoring, 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; performingdaily/weekly/monthly preventative maintenance on lab equipment; participating in proficiency testing and training of technologists.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum requirements: NYS licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Preferred: BS in Medical Technology with clinical laboratory experience and NYS license in the Clinical Laboratory Technologist category.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled