Research Assistant

• →Assists senior team members in conducting research projects and collecting samples.
• →Performs sample collections with limited guidance of senior team members.

For clinical duties:

• →Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders applicable to regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• →Adheres to established safety guidelines inclusive of the use of appropriate equipment and practices.
• →Obtains the required specimens, labels and transports specimens to specified area.
• →Prepares specimens for processing and completes paperwork associated with the test ordered.
• →Greeting patients and/or their representatives and providing direction as needed.
• →Scheduling or pre-scheduling patient appointments, if applicable.
• →Interviewing the patient and/or their representative for necessary information and completing the registration process as defined by policy.
• →Ensures the accuracy of all data collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by department policy.
• →Exhibits effective communications skills when dealing with patients, physicians, hospital personnel.
• →Flexibility and transportation to multiple Patient Service Centers or other affiliated centers required.

• Associates degree in related field preferred for clinical-based duties
• Ability to follow training protocols as established within RGHRI
• Functions with direction from Research Associate, Lead

• Medical Assistant Certification for clinical-based duties

• Phlebotomy Certificate for clinical-based duties
• Minimum 1 year experience in related field

• Computer skills
• Phlebotomy training or willing to become trained

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran 

• None

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.