Specimen Processing & Data Entry Tech (Part-Time)

103 Rochester General Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Specimen Management Tech to support the Laboratory - Specimen Processing team in Rochester, NY. You will handle data entry, labeling, and preparation of specimens for testing, ensuring accuracy and timely workflow.

The role emphasizes familiarity with HIS/LIS systems, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with floors and physicians about specimen requirements and testing results.

Qualifications

• Data entry and labeling of laboratory samples accurately and timely.
• Knowledge of HIS and LIS systems.
• Strong data integrity and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and billing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry and labeling of laboratory samples accurately and timely.
• Prepares laboratory samples accurately and timely for laboratory testing.
• May operate imaging system as appropriate and retrieve requisitions as requested or maintain a manual filing system for outpatient/inpatient requisitions.
• Maintains knowledge and competency of HIS and LIS computer systems and has knowledge of many areas of the department.
• Has a working knowledge of common operating systems and navigates through them appropriately.
• May perform limited training as requested.
• Communicates effectively with floors and physicians regarding laboratory testing, results, sample requirements and issues with improper labeling of specimens.
• May transport specimens to department.
• May prepare specimens and paperwork accurately for transfer and testing done in other departments or reference labs.
• For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Performance of simple laboratory procedures under the direction of licensed staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Labeling

Communication

Medical terminology

Tools

HIS

LIS

Imaging system

Windows OS

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Specimen Management Tech to support the Laboratory - Specimen Processing team in Rochester, NY. You will handle data entry, labeling, and preparation of specimens for testing, ensuring accuracy and timely workflow.

The role emphasizes familiarity with HIS/LIS systems, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with floors and physicians about specimen requirements and testing results.