Patient Service Technician (Phlebotomist) - Part Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center • Indiana, PA

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About The Position

In this role you will be: Verbally reporting critical test results, requesting additional information for completion of testing, and investigating new/unusual test requests. Collecting blood specimens from inpatients, outpatients, nursing home, and home-bound patients. Verifying that patients meet test preparation criteria and instructing patients in the collection and handling of non-blood specimens. Sorting and transporting specimens, requests, mail, and results to appropriate locations. Performing legal blood draws, urine drug collections, and breath alcohol testing. Administering glucose-test beverage to patients on order of physician. Utilizing the computer and clerical skills to perform tasks. Utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-10 coding as used in the lab. Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients and visitors.

Requirements

• Graduate of a medical assistant school or 6 months to 1 year phlebotomy training and specimen collection experience
• Prior phlebotomy training and specimen collection experience required
• BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license

Responsibilities

• Verbally reporting critical test results
• Requesting additional information for completion of testing
• Investigating new/unusual test requests
• Collecting blood specimens from inpatients, outpatients, nursing home, and home-bound patients
• Verifying that patients meet test preparation criteria
• Instructing patients in the collection and handling of non-blood specimens
• Sorting and transporting specimens, requests, mail, and results to appropriate locations
• Performing legal blood draws, urine drug collections, and breath alcohol testing
• Administering glucose-test beverage to patients on order of physician
• Utilizing computer and clerical skills to perform tasks
• Utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-10 coding
• Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients and visitors

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed