Medical Technologist 1

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500245 Central Lab Hem-Chem

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCF 210 H

Compensation Range:

$29.00 - $39.15

Responsibilities:

Prepares to meet the competencies required to perform specialized testing and support for the laboratory section. Performs complex technical assignments with supervisory oversight.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs and interprets routine Blood Bank tests, including ABO/Rh typing, direct and indirect antiglobulin tests, cross matches, transfusion reaction workups, fetal screen, and Kleihauer-Betke stains.
• Performs circulator duties, including logging in of specimens, checking patient computer files, prioritizing and triaging work, component preparation, component issues, answering phones, and other miscellaneous tasks.
• Performs blood product processing and manipulation, including rejuvenation, freezing, deglycerolizing, washing, pooling, and thawing. Completes corresponding paperwork.
• Performs daily reagent quality control, and participates in equipment quality control and preventative maintenance.
• Performs antibody identifications by using routine antibody panels and reference procedures, including the use of enzymes, synsorbs, absorptions/elutions, antibody titrations, antigen screening, and other specialized tests.
• Performs irradiation of blood products.
• Performs retypes on 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 as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, or in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology with advanced certification in Medical Technology required or
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Clinical Lab Technologist NYS license eligible upon hire required

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