Specimen Management Tech - Elmgrove (Part-Time, Nights)

Department: Specimen Processing
Location: RRH Elmgrove | 160 Elmgrove Park, Rochester, NY 14624

About the role

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, and prepares samples for testing, 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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Pay Range: $18.75 - $20.00

Schedule

• Hours Per Week: 20
• Monday - Friday, 4-hour shifts, 8:00p - 12:00a
• On-call required on Sundays every 6 - 8 weeks from 2:00p - 8:00p for coverage