Specimen Management Tech

Job Title:  Specimen Management Tech 
Department: Pathology
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5p 
 

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. 
   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Data entry and computer skills preferred. 

• Medical terminology and understanding of billing issues preferred. 

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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:

The 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.