Specimen Management Tech (Full-Time, Days) in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health

Job Title: Specimen Management Tech
Department: Pathology
Location: Rochester General Hospital | 1425 Portland Ave. Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts, 8:30a - 5:00p

SUMMARY

The Specimen Management Tech assures accurate patient registration, data entry of testing orders and billing information of all lab specimens into the hospital, pathology and/or lab computer system/s, prepares samples for testing, and sorts and triages samples appropriately.

For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Position may include the performance of simple laboratory procedures (none requiring interpretation or resulting) under the direction of licensed staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs data entry and labeling of laboratory samples accurately and timely.
• Prepares laboratory samples accurately and timely for laboratory testing.
• May be asked to operate imaging system as appropriate and be able to retrieve requisitions as requested or may maintain a manual filing system for outpatient/inpatient requisitions.
• Maintains knowledge and competency of HIS and LIS computer systems and has knowledge of many areas of the department. Has a working knowledge of common operating systems and navigates through them appropriately.
• May perform limited training as requested.
• Communicates effectively with floors and physicians regarding laboratory testing, results, sample requirements and issues with improper labeling of specimens.
• May transport specimens to department. May prepare specimens and paperwork accurately for transfer and testing done in other departments or reference labs.
• For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Performance of simple laboratory procedures (none requiring interpretation or resulting) under the direction of licensed staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess skills and the ability to understand written instruction and receive and transmit information correctly
• Data entry/computer skills
• For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Enrollment in a Program of Medical Technology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical terminology and understanding of billing issues preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $17.85 - $20.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.