Mandatory COVID-19 testing of MC and Affiliated employees
As you may know, the State and Unions have executed several MOU’s requiring mandatory COVID-19 testing of represented employees. Effective immediately, all MC and Affiliated employees who are required to report to campus in person for some or all of their work obligations are required to get tested on campus for COVID-19.
Employee COVID-19 (saliva) testing is held at the Lee Hall Testing Center every week according to the schedule listed below:
- Monday, 10:00 am – noon
- Tuesday, 10:00 am – noon
- Wednesday, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Thursday, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
You are required to get tested a minimum of once every three weeks through December 31, 2020.
If you have not yet been tested on campus, you must do so by Friday, October 16, 2020. You are required to make an appointment for the test by visiting tickets.oswego.edu.
If you have voluntarily tested on campus since Tuesday, September 15, 2020, then your next COVID-19 test on campus should occur by Friday, October 23, 2020.
Prior to your appointment:
- Create an account at https://www.suny-covid-test.com/ and “register” (you will need to enter the employee ID number found on your SUNY Oswego ID card and you will also need to enter your health insurance information).
- Review this instructional video: Swabbing Technique
Please make sure to pre-register before arriving at the Lee Hall Testing Center. You must also bring your health insurance card and SUNY Oswego ID card to the testing center.
Prior to the test: You must not eat or drink anything, or smoke or use smokeless tobacco products within 30 minutes of taking the test, nor brush your teeth or use mouthwash within three (3) hours of taking the test.
Test Results: Test results are typically available in 24-48 hours. If you test positive, you will be contacted by the County Health Department where you reside. You will not be notified if your test results are negative.
Testing is no cost to the employee. Release time without charge to accruals is granted for time spent participating in testing on campus. All information related to COVID-19 testing will be kept confidential and separate from personnel files.
You should not get tested on campus if any of the following apply:
- You are currently experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (contact your healthcare provider instead)
- You are currently in quarantine or isolation by order of the Health Department
- You have previously tested positive for COVID-19
Thank you for your cooperation and participation. We are all committed to staying safe and healthy. You may also find more information about the testing process and helpful resources via the Lee Hall Testing Center web page. Should you have any questions about COVID-19 testing, please contact Human Resources via email at hr@oswego.edu, by phone at 315-312-2230 or call the COVID-19 Hotline at 315-312-3333.
Sincerely,
Amy Plotner
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
Date Posted: 10/1/20