Patient Service Technician II-Float

About the position

The Patient Service Technician (PST) Float will perform pediatric and adult venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, and other collection services as ordered by the provider. This is a primarily mobile position. The PST will also perform CLIA waived testing (i.e. urine dip, pregnancy tests, finger stick blood glucose levels, fecal occult blood tests, rapid influenza tests, finger stick PT/INR, monospots, sed rates, rapid streps) as described in the laboratory procedure manual with minimal/no supervision. Additionally, the PST will maintain accurate laboratory records and make them available for inspections/audits by Lab Supervisor, Lab Director, Lab Consultant, and CLIA Surveyors. The role includes performing necessary quality controls, participating in proficiency testing programs as required, maintaining lab instruments as indicated by manufacturer recommendations, and following all safety guidelines in effect.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric and adult venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, and other collection services as ordered by the provider.
• Perform CLIA waived testing as described in the laboratory procedure manual with minimal/no supervision.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and make them available for inspections/audits.
• Perform necessary quality controls and participate in proficiency testing programs as required.
• Maintain lab instruments as indicated by manufacturer recommendations and follow all safety guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience required if completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program or 3 years of directly related experience as a phlebotomist in a patient service center, clinic, or hospital setting with 1 year of waived testing and specimen processing experience in a clinical setting.
• Must obtain BLS through American Heart Association within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in related field setting preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomist and Certified/Registered Medical Assistant preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft software applications including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record systems.
• Prior EPIC experience.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Matching 401K
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Paid time off for vacation, sick, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Medical Education allowance