DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN in QUINCY, Illinois at Blessing Hospital

PAY RATE: $16.78 - $22.65
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
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• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the clinical and clerical responsibilities related to quality specimen collection of various types (blood, urine, etc.) to perform diagnostic testing and appropriately get results back to ordering providers, all while delivering an exceptional customer service experience for all lab and imaging patients.

Individual is responsible for providing optimal customer service, assisting with any physical challenges related to patient visit, drawing blood, educating patients on proper specimen collection (for specimens such as urine, stool, etc.), appropriately receiving, labeling, and preparing specimen for transport. Serve as resource to patients and provider offices, able to answer any questions about testing needed, specimen collection, insurance requirements/medical necessity, and appropriate method for send-out labs.

Individual will appropriately register, identify order issues and trouble-shoot, collecting patient demographics and payments, checking insurance eligibility, and linking orders to ensure accuracy and timeliness of test results to ordering provider.

Position may be responsible for performing phlebotomy at a variety of locations including in-home, nursing home, or alternate clinics; and may be responsible for transporting specimens.

This position also works closely with radiology team to assist with patient transfers, performs EKGs and other duties as assigned.

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PAY STATUS

• Non-exempt hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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