Lab Clinical Processing Tech - Evenings

UR Medicine Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team at Thompson Health! Working in the lab you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our community's healthcare experience. If you’re looking to make a positive impact in a collaborative environment, apply today! Schedule: Mon-Fri 2:00pm-10:30pm & every 6th Saturday, 7:00am-3:30Ppm

Requirements

Requires a working knowledge of the safety standards and properly uses them when processing specimens.
Exercises moderate skill, judgment, knowledge of terminology & common practices used in the pre-analytical technical field to ensure accurate results & patient safety.
Understands the revenue cycle as it pertains to the laboratory and can fulfill the laboratory’s obligation of this cycle.
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

AAS degree or 2 years of college with emphasis on biological sciences preferred.
1 year laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of technical assignments in the pre-analytical phase of testing.
Processes & interprets information involving laboratory specimens in order to ensure proper testing & specimen integrity.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for the pre-analytical processing of specimens.
Using McKesson modules as assigned, demonstrates the ability to accurately register patients, enter lab orders, bill charges, audit accounts etc.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all lab teams, physician offices and other health care providers.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive info including but not limited to the patients, staff & the health system.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
Actively supports the hospitals goals and imperatives and lives the CARES values at all times.
Exercises multi-tasking skills as necessary to prioritize workload and process specimens in a timely manner.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and uses sound judgment to solve issues regarding specimen integrity and test clarification.
Demonstrates great attention to detail to ensure proper handling of specimens and reporting of results.
Understands basic outpatient coding and medical necessity in order to accurately screen orders for current coverage by insurance.