Clinical Suppt Tech 2
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Ensures the appropriate labeling and timely delivery of lab specimens to the correct department within the hospital. Investigates missing and/or inappropriately labeled specimens. Answers phones, greets patients, and reports results to physicians and nursing staff. Provides coverage for general administrative duties, such as filing and mail delivery as needed.
Requirements
- High School diploma and 1 year of related experience required
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of college education leading to an Associate degree preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensures the appropriate labeling and timely delivery of lab specimens to the correct department within the hospital.
- Investigates missing and/or inappropriately labeled specimens.
- Answers phones, greets patients, and reports results to physicians and nursing staff.
- Provides coverage for general administrative duties, such as filing and mail delivery as needed.
- Accessions specimens into computer system.
- Enters patient and billing information into the Omega computer system for outpatient specimens.
- Triages specimen processing according to grossing priority.
- Resolves specimen discrepancies in a timely manner, including contacting physicians and physician offices for information.
- Cleans and stocks the gross room, including running the dishwasher and stocking the gross stations.
- Supplies the gross room with liquid nitrogen.
- Provides the gross room personnel with supplies necessary to perform ancillary studies.
- Maintains awareness of when such studies are required.
- Monitors refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
- Disposes of 'red bag trash' from gross room.
- Performs daily maintenance of frozen section area, including changing staining solutions, taking temperatures of refrigerator and cryostats, stocking supplies, cleaning work area, and scheduled vacuuming of cryostats.
- Completes the corresponding documentation of procedures on the Frozen Section Room QA sheet.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
