PAT RN

USPI • Houston, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The PAT RN is responsible for performing venipunctures and finger sticks, processing medical laboratory tests, and documenting results for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This role requires adherence to all CLIA and COLA requirements and regulations and serves as a back-up for clinical team members as needed.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Ability to perform venipunctures and finger sticks
• Knowledge of CLIA and COLA requirements and regulations

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory tests and document results.
• Communicate with and assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Review the laboratory schedule and verify and complete orders. Identify the patient and confirm the correct patient record. Monitor and resolve orders in the electronic medical record.
• Complete appropriate laboratory forms documenting tests performed and providing diagnoses correlating to tests performed.
• Complete lab requisition forms and produce appropriate labels for forms and specimen tubes.
• Enter patient demographics, tests performed and diagnoses correlating to tests performed in the EMR.
• Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies.
• Clean and maintain the laboratory including equipment.
• Maintain records and documentation for proficiency testing and to meet COLA and CLIA requirements and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees