Lab Support Tech II: Specimen Integrity & LIS Prep

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a laboratory worker in Microbiology in Rochester, NY. The role involves processing specimens, entering demographics and test data into LIS/EMR, and ensuring specimen integrity while following HIPAA procedures.

You will train staff, handle prerequisitions, and coordinate across testing locations. A high school diploma and 1 year of healthcare/lab experience are required, with per diem and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with 1 year of related healthcare or laboratory experience.
• Ability to enter patient demographics accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency with LIS/EMR systems and HIPAA regulations.
• Willingness to travel between testing locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and verify specimen integrity for testing.
• Enter patient demographics and test information into LIS and EMR systems.
• Follow written procedures and maintain HIPAA-compliant handling of patient data.
• Train new or less experienced staff as needed and coordinate across locations.

Skills

Laboratory data entry

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Demographics handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Middleware

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a laboratory worker in Microbiology in Rochester, NY. The role involves processing specimens, entering demographics and test data into LIS/EMR, and ensuring specimen integrity while following HIPAA procedures.

You will train staff, handle prerequisitions, and coordinate across testing locations. A high school diploma and 1 year of healthcare/lab experience are required, with per diem and flexible hours.