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TITLE: Lab Assistant - Medical Technology Student STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Various DEPARTMENT: Labs SCHEDULE: as needed SUMMARYFor 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.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Notifies departments of problem resolutions pertaining to specimen discrepancies.
• Understands and follows departmental policies and safety procedures to reduce risk of blood and body fluid exposure.
• Retrieves samples from Specimen Processing and delivers to the appropriate testing department.
• Maintains inventory, receives and stocks ordered items, checks expiration dates, logs in media and reagents.
• Answers phone calls, making leadership aware of any issues that may arise.
• Performs daily sample pending review, monitors batch testing pending, and locating missing samples in support of testing operation.
• Performs daily support system checks for functionality and verification that they are in proper working order. i.e. water system, deionized water system. Elevate to leadership when systems deviate from expected tolerances.
• Provides proficiency testing support by receiving surveys, ordering in LIS, assigning to MTs and filing paperwork.
• Performs quality control verification of pipettes, timers, balances and other laboratory equipment.
• Refers unresolved problems to MT or supervisor for assistance.
• Sorts and loads samples onto lab automation systems
• Continuously assesses work processes and makes suggestion to supervisor for improved work methods and ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and solve operational problems.
• Monitors departmental reagent inventories and notifies appropriate person when supplies reach reorder level.

Minimum Qualifications:
1.Must possess skills and the ability to understand written instruction and receive and transmit information correctly.
2.Data entry/computer skills.
3.Medical terminology and understanding of billing issues preferred.
For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Enrollment in a Program of Medical Technology

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:

$18.10 - $20.00Rochester14621

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.