COVID-19 Medical Technologist
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Position Summary:
Job Summary
Seeking full-time and part-time, temporary, COVID-10 Medical Technologists to perform and report various analysis from multiple specimen sources. Performs duties to provide the highest level of accuracy and precision in conducting and reporting COVID-19 test assays conducted for screening, not diagnostic purposes. Will also support collection of test-specimens as needed. Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of Susquehanna University in its efforts to manage COVID-19 infections on campus.
This position is needed through May 31, 2021 with the possibility of reassignment based on the needs of the institution.
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Medical Technology required or three years of college and completion of one year CAHEA accredited school of medical technology required, or Bachelor of Science in chemistry, biological or physical sciences plus one year of experience/training in the specialty/subspecialty in which the tests are performed required, or three years of accredited college course work and completion date in compliance with Pennsylvania clinical laboratory regulation required, or performed duties of a medical technologist prior to June 14, 1974, and with continuous (full- or part-time) pertinent, clinically related laboratory employment since that date required, or passed proficiency exam given by the HHS (formerly HEW) with designation as a clinical laboratory technologist required.
Experience with standard lab practices and sterile technique, pipetting, general nucleic acid handling and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, and data management systems required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Demonstrated good organizational skills and effective communication skills.
Physical Demand
Possible exposure to infection from disease bearing specimens. Must comply with applicable safety procedures for managing infectious materials.
Physical demands: Standing: remaining on ones feet in an upright position. Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with hands; picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers.
Vision requirements: Able to pass standardized color vision test.
Protective Equipment (as required by procedure performed): Eye protection, face protection, lab coat, non-sterile medical gloves.
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Special Instructions to the Applicant:
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Benefits Eligible: No
Number of Months: Other
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Open Until Filled: Yes
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Posting Number: AH00695
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