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. **Job Location (Full Address):** 211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 500232 Microbiology SMH Work Shift: UR - Evening (United States of America) Range: UR URC 205 H Compensation Range: $19.62 - $26.49 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** GENERAL PURPOSE: Responsible for the appropriate labeling and timely delivery of lab specimen to the appropriate department within the hospital. Investigates missing and/or inappropriately labeled specimens. Answers phones, greets patients, and reports results to physician and nursing staff. May be responsible for general administrative duties, such as filing and mail delivery. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Performs all specimen processing functions accurately, following established procedures. Prepares samples for testing, including centrifugation and aliquoting. Manages daily requests for lab section testing. Submits cases to prep staff and monitors the results process. Seeks resolution for issues and discrepancies to ensure efficient workflow and final result. + Reviews billing codes, patient identity, and physician identity on daily subset of resulted cases. Assists with preparing monthly documentation of errors for Quality Assurance leadership. + Takes daily temperatures, informing lab leaders of any out-of-range results, stocks daily media noting expiration dates. Rotates stock and may assist with aliquoting reagents. Follows up with written documentation when necessary. + Assists with miscellaneous clerical duties, including scanning documents, packing daily mail of final reports, and faxing reports. Assists with supply requests. Greets and assists patients, as needed. Orders, credits, and cancels tests in the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Follows laboratory policies and procedures, including safety and customer service protocols. Other duties as assigned. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + High School diploma and 1 year of related experience required + 2 years of college education leading to an Associate degree preferred + Or equivalent combination of education and experience + Familiarity with medical terminology preferred **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. Notice: If you are a **Current** **Employee,** please **log into myURHR** to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. **Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.** Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.