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Job Title: Lead Specimen Management Tech
Department: Specimen Processing
Location: Rochester Regional Elmgrove | 160 Elmgrove Pk. Rochester, NY 14624
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Evening/night shift, 6:00p - 2:30a
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 of responsibility are made within all department, hospital and regulatory agency guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has a thorough understanding of every area of the division. Has the ability to fill in for any staffing slot or workflow issue, including the HIS and LIS computer systems; this may include at off-site locations.
• Through mentoring, coaching and positive reinforcement, provides direction and assists Supervisors and Manager and Director in facilitating operations and workflow to assure work is completed timely, service areas are
  appropriately staffed and team is meeting all service and quality standards.
• Responsible for creating staff schedules and maintaining changes to assure day to day operations are covered including re-arranging and dispatching staff as needed.
• Assists in the approval of vacation time.
• Assists in adjusting or completing timecards and documenting adjustments based on changes on the schedule.
• Under the direction of Supervisor/Manager or designee, assists with personnel duties such as orienting, training, performance evaluations and coaching for performance improvement.
• Responsible for the oversight and direct teaching to all system inpatient and outpatient departments as it relates to Pathology and the morgue processes. This includes but is not limited to nursing
• Adheres to staffing budgets, notifying Supervisors or Manager of discrepancies and overtime.
• May be asked to troubleshoot problems, interpret information on the requisitions, and research test requests.
• Based on Quality Assurance Data is responsible for determining gaps in quality and competency that can affect patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Proactively engage team members where gaps in performance are identified and provide education and training to bring quality and service to appropriate levels as outlined by policy/procedure and assuring success with quality goals as established by laboratory/ambulatory leadership.
• Responsible for coordination of all morgue activities, autopsies and all processes surrounding autopsies as well as movement of deceased into and out of the morgue. This includes assisting nursing units and ED as well as all affiliates who transport deceased patients to RGH for autopsy.
• Demonstrates commitment to the RRH Standards of Behavior consistently

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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:
$19.50 - $23.00
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 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.