Specimen Management Tech - Rochester General Hospital (Part-Time, Days/Evenings)

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

12d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Management Tech assures accurate patient registration and data entry of testing orders and billing information for laboratory specimens into hospital, pathology, and/or laboratory computer systems. The role prepares samples for testing and sorts and triages samples appropriately. The position is part-time at Rochester General Hospital, working 20 hours per week on Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Tuesday shift is 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday shifts are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Possess the skills and ability to understand written instructions and receive and transmit information correctly.
Data-entry and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology and understanding of billing issues are preferred.
For Medical Technology Student Interns only: enrollment in a Medical Technology program.

Responsibilities

Perform data entry and accurately and promptly label laboratory samples.
Prepare laboratory samples accurately and promptly for testing.
Operate an imaging system as appropriate and retrieve requisitions when requested, or maintain a manual filing system for outpatient/inpatient requisitions.
Maintain knowledge and competency in HIS and LIS computer systems, understand multiple areas of the department, and navigate common operating systems appropriately.
Perform limited training as requested.
Communicate effectively with floors and physicians about laboratory testing, results, sample requirements, and specimen labeling issues.
Transport specimens to the department as needed.
Prepare specimens and paperwork accurately for transfer and testing in other departments or reference labs.
For Medical Technology Student Interns only, perform simple laboratory procedures that do not require interpretation or resulting, under the direction of licensed staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.