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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:

500245 Central Lab Hem-Chem

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCA 209 H

Compensation Range:

$25.79 - $33.52

The 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:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Perform a diversity of technical assignments which require some theoretical insight, complex skill, judgment and the knowledge of the principal and methods of histotechnology. Preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic examination. The activity 'cutting' which means using a microtome to produce thin sections of paraffin embedded tissue, which is placed on glass slides, stained using different methods and cover glassed. Lab personnel cover a minimum of six different rotations. Report times may vary based on work volume.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION RECEIVED: Under the general direction of the gross room supervisor, Pathologists' Assistants, and the histology supervisor.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED: None.

INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT TYPICALLY USED: Microtomes, stainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, automatic cover slipper, microscopes, chemical reagents, dyes, glassware, measuring devises, computer equipment and other equipment of similar scope and complexity.

TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Depending on the rotation assigned, technicians will process, embed, section (cut), stain and cover glass a variety of surgical and autopsy material. 94%
• When on Sign Out rotation will unload tissue processor, embed tissue cassettes, stain and cover glass rush, priority and routine slides. Check slides for quality and maintain cover slipper machine. Maintain daily statistics and clean embedding molds.
• When assigned to Embedding rotation will unload tissue processor, embed blocks, maintain stainer and prepare staining solutions. Will maintain embedding centers including documenting temperatures. Will assist in signing out slides
• When on Autopsy rotation will do the duties described above for the autopsy service.
• When assigned to Re-cut rotation will retrieve electronic and handwritten requests for slide re-cuts and perform appropriate protocol for re-cutting tissue blocks. Maintains record for re-cuts including electronic log.
• When assigned to Special Stains rotation will assist with performing the appropriate protocols for creating special stains, delivering these to the attending pathologists.
• Technicians holding a BS degree with documented competency may, under the direction of the gross room supervisor or Pathologist's Assistant, assist with the grossing in of small specimens. 5%
• Load VIP tissue processors. 1%
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge & Experience

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology, Allied Health or a Science required or
• Associate's degree in a natural science or clinical laboratory science and coursework acceptable to the NYSED required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Clinical Laboratory Technician NYS license eligible upon hire required
• Limited Permit (submitted to NYSED) preferred

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.