Specimen Management Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rochester is seeking a Specimen Management Tech responsible for laboratory work and data entry. This full-time position requires excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills for prompt patient care and accurate specimen analysis. Preferred qualifications include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and knowledge of medical terminology. Salary range is $17.85 - $20.00 per hour, with a schedule primarily during evening and night hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent reading and writing skills.
• Exceptional documentation and data entry/computer skills.
• Must have skills to understand written instruction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory samples for testing and communicate with departments.
• Enter and label laboratory samples accurately and timely.
• Maintain knowledge in necessary computer systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Title: Specimen Management Tech

Department: Specimen Processing

Location: Elmgrove

Hours Per Week: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Schedule: Evening/Night, 2p-10:30p

SUMMARY

As a Specimen Management Tech, your excellent attention to detail and communications skills are crucial to prompt and accurate specimen analysis and patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Laboratory Work. Prepare laboratory samples for testing; operate imaging system as appropriate; communicate with departments and physicians regarding laboratory testing, results and sample requirements; prepare specimens and paperwork accurately for transfer and testing done in other departments
• Data Entry. Enter and label laboratory samples in an accurate and timely manner; retrieve requisitions as requested; maintain a manual filing system for outpatient/inpatient requisitions
• Computer knowledge. Maintain knowledge and competency in necessary computer systems and have a working knowledge of common operating systems in many areas of the department

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent reading and writing skills
• Exceptional documentation and data entry/computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess skills and the ability to understand written instruction and receive and transmit information correctly.
• Medical terminology and understanding of billing issues preferred

For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Enrollment in a Program of Medical Technology.

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