Med Technologist, Specialist Flow Cytometry

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500230 Flow/Bone Marrow Lab

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 215 H

Compensation Range:

$38.64 - $52.16

Responsibilities:

Under direction of the laboratory section Supervisor(s) and with the ability to work independently, provides specialized testing and support for the laboratory section.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION RECEIVED:

• Under supervision of laboratory section Supervisor(s) and Laboratory Director.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXCERCISED:

• May be responsible for designated laboratory section staff or shift/weekend supervision, or others as assigned.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Standard office equipment such as telephone, PC, Laboratory Information System (LIS) terminal, calculator, copier, printer, fax machine, and the like.
• Laboratory Instrumentation (Flow Cytometers, Hematology Analyzer, centrifuges).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs specialized testing or functions within the laboratory section. Acts as technical consultant to staff and other hospital personnel regarding technical aspects of the area of specialization. (40%)
• Participates in the operational oversight of a specialized or designated area of the laboratory. (10%)
• Participates in designated supervisory responsibilities within the laboratory. (5%)
• Provides educational support and specialized training within the laboratory section. (10%)
• Performs development and evaluation of new methods, products, and instrumentation. (10%)
• Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist II. (15%)
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned. (5%)
• Data management. (5%)

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology with an advanced certificate of completion at a NYS designated program or related field and 4 years (6 years preferred) of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist post-licensure required or
• Master's degree in related field and 2 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist post-licensure required or
• PHD in related field and 1 year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist post-licensure required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Medical Technologist NYS upon hire required or
• Histotechnologist (HTL) NYS, restricted to Histology Lab upon hire required

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