Specimen Management Tech (Full-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Management Tech assures accurate patient registration, data entry of testing orders and billing information of all lab specimens into the hospital, pathology and/or lab computer system/s, prepares samples for testing, and sorts and triages samples appropriately. For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Position may include the performance of simple laboratory procedures (none requiring interpretation or resulting) under the direction of licensed staff.

Requirements

Must possess skills and the ability to understand written instruction and receive and transmit information correctly
Data entry/computer skills
For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Enrollment in a Program of Medical Technology

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology and understanding of billing issues preferred

Responsibilities

Performs data entry and labeling of laboratory samples accurately and timely.
Prepares laboratory samples accurately and timely for laboratory testing.
May be asked to operate imaging system as appropriate and be able to retrieve requisitions as requested or may maintain a manual filing system for outpatient/inpatient requisitions.
Maintains knowledge and competency of HIS and LIS computer systems and has knowledge of many areas of the department.
Has a working knowledge of common operating systems and navigates through them appropriately.
May perform limited training as requested.
Communicates effectively with floors and physicians regarding laboratory testing, results, sample requirements and issues with improper labeling of specimens.
May transport specimens to department.
May prepare specimens and paperwork accurately for transfer and testing done in other departments or reference labs.
For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Performance of simple laboratory procedures (none requiring interpretation or resulting) under the direction of licensed staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.