Clinical Support Technician 3

Laboratory Technician

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Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening: Regular

Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled

Department: 500289 Specimen Recvng-Clin Labs SMH

Work Shift: UR - Evening (United States of America)

Range: UR URCB 205 H

Compensation Range: $20.31 - $27.42

Responsibilities

General Purpose: Performs a diversity of technical assignments which are broadly outlined, require some theoretical insight and occasionally require the interpretation of results. Exercises complex skill and judgment, and knowledge of the principles and methods of a technical field. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and other laboratory personnel regarding specimen handling and processing.

Essential Functions

• Manages and maintains department schedules for staff in the Automated Lab.
• Authorizes requests for time off, approves subsequent changes to the schedule and communicates changes to appropriate individuals.
• Prepares and posts master schedule six weeks in advance.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels.
• Posts vacancies and assists staff with filling full or partial shifts.
• Schedules employees and new hires for mandatory in-services and continuing education programs.
• Monitors staff compliance for annual competency and required in-services.
• Oversees and facilitates new hire orientation.
• Schedules training of new staff and in-services new hires on scheduling practices.
• Reviews time sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• Develops methods for handling payroll.
• Trains Supervisors and staff on HRIS system.
• Initiates payroll changes.
• Monitors vacation and unscheduled absences for supervisory review.
• Completes special projects, data collection and standardizing scheduling SOP.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Laboratory Sciences and technical training closely related to this position required
• 1 year of laboratory experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

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