Rochester, NY, USA
8 days ago
Lead Specimen Management Tech
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

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SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager, oversees daily operational needs of the department associated with staffing, education, competency and quality improvement. Assures that decisions related to scope ofresponsibility are made within all department, hospital and regulatory agency guidelines.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Elmgrove Park | 160 Elmgrove Park

DEPARTMENT: Specimen Processing

SCHEDULE: Evenings/Nights          

ATTRIBUTES

Associates degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 yrs of relevant laboratory experience with increasing responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operational ManagementComprehensive knowledge of division areas, including the ability to fill in for any staffing or workflow position (including HIS and LIS systems and off-site locations).Responsible for creating and updating staff schedules, reassigning and dispatching team members to maintain day-to-day operations.Coordinates all morgue activities, including autopsies and deceased movement, providing support to nursing units, the ED, and affiliates.Adheres to staffing budgets and notifies Supervisors or Managers of discrepancies and overtime.2. Staff Supervision and DevelopmentMentors, coaches, and provides guidance to Supervisors, Managers, and Directors to ensure timely workflows and appropriate staffing.Assists with personnel tasks such as orientation, training, and performance evaluations, including coaching for performance improvement.Approves vacation time, adjusts time cards, and documents schedule changes.Provides direct instruction to inpatient and outpatient departments regarding pathology and morgue procedures, including nursing.3. Quality and Safety AssuranceTroubleshoots issues, interprets requisitions, and researches test requests as needed.Uses Quality Assurance data to identify gaps in quality and competency that could affect patient safety and quality outcomes.Proactively engages team members to address performance gaps and provides necessary education and training to meet quality standards and goals.Consistently demonstrates commitment to RRH Standards of Behavior.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.00 - $22.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14624

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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