About the Role
To obtain sufficient blood specimens for accurate laboratory analysis as requested by physicians, acting as a liaison between patients, nursing personnel, and house staff. This role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate patient care.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure patients are provided with necessary information and are comfortable and safe.
- Identify patients, communicate procedures, and perform assigned phlebotomy duties.
- Adhere to established safety guidelines, including the use of appropriate equipment and practices.
- Obtain, label, and transport required specimens to the specified area.
- Prepare specimens for processing and complete associated paperwork.
- Manage incoming calls and provide necessary information.
- Greet patients and/or their representatives and provide direction.
- Schedule or pre-schedule patient appointments, if applicable.
- Interview patients and/or their representatives for necessary information and complete the registration process.
- Verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary authorizations.
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Exhibit effective communication skills with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.
- Be flexible and able to travel to multiple Patient Service Centers or affiliated centers.
- Demonstrate commitment to RGHS Standards of Behavior (STARS).
Requirements
- Medium Work: Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or negligible to 10 pounds constantly.
- Requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.
- Flexibility and transportation to multiple Patient Service Centers or other affiliated centers required.
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Patient care
- Communication
- Data collection
- Insurance verification
- Registration process
- Specimen preparation
- Specimen transport
Location
- Rochester Regional - Patient Service Centers
- Rochester
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday - Friday, variable day shifts between 6:00a and 5:00p
- Every third weekend rotation (either Saturday or Sunday)
Salary/Compensations
- $20.15 - $21.25
About the Company
- Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
