Patient Service Technician (Phlebotomist) - Full Time
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. You will be collecting blood specimens from inpatients, outpatients, nursing homes, and home-bound patients. You will verify that patients meet test preparation criteria and instruct patients in the collection and handling of non-blood specimens. You will also be responsible for sorting and transporting specimens, requests, mail, and results to appropriate locations. Additionally, you will perform legal blood draws, urine drug collections, and breath alcohol testing. You will administer glucose-test beverages to patients on physician's orders. This role requires utilizing computer and clerical skills, knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-10 coding as used in the lab, and excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients and visitors. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Graduate of a medical assistant school or 6 months to 1 year phlebotomy training and specimen collection experience required
- 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, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
