Senior Specimen Management Tech - Unity Hospital - Rochester Regional Health : Job Details

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Pension Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts

SUMMARYPerforms the Specimen Management Technician job accurately and timely. Provides leadership as the go to person for sample issues, billing issues, workflow and provides training as necessary to processing staff. To assist in the daily department operations when a Specimen Management Tech, Lead or Manager is not available.STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Unity HospitalDEPARTMENT: Specimen ProcessingSCHEDULE: DaysATTRIBUTES

• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 2 years SMT experience in all areas of the department with increasing responsibility preferred. Will consider AAS with 2 years SMT experience or BS in a related science.
• Experience in data entry skills, medical terminology and understanding of billing issues.

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 departmentsData Entry. Enter and label laboratory samples in an accurate and timely manner; retrieve requisitions as requested; maintain a manual filing system for outpatient/inpatient requisitionsComputer knowledge. Maintain knowledge and competency in necessary computer systems and have a working knowledge of common operating systems in many areas of the departmentLeadership. Has a thorough knowledge of every area of the department and is the go to person for staffing, workflow, registration and billing issues. Has the knowledge to troubleshoot the imaging system and retrieve lost images as appropriate. May perform more in-depth training as necessary.EDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 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.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE:$17.50 - $19.40CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14626The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.