Satellite Lab Assist II

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

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About The Position

Responsible for performing various technical and non-technical tasks in a non-hospital-based office. The role includes specimen collection, registering patients into the hospital information system, performing electrocardiograms, and related routine office practices.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current Heart Saver (HS) certification, and at least one year of previous phlebotomy experience. Phlebotomy certification is preferred. Successful completion of an EKG program or equivalent experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and familiarity with common medical billing procedures are desirable. Excellent customer service skills and typing proficiency are necessary.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Heart Saver (HS) certification.
• At least one year of previous phlebotomy experience.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills to deal effectively with hospital personnel, outside customers, and community groups.
• Typing proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with common medical billing procedures.
• Successful completion of an EKG program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples using appropriate phlebotomy technique.
• Schedule glucose tolerance tests and coordinate testing, including collection of fasting glucose, administration of glucola, and completion of timed venipunctures.
• Perform glucose testing on-site using a glucometer.
• Prepare specimens for testing, including centrifugation and freezing serum as required.
• Answer incoming phone calls and use proper telephone etiquette.
• Maintain adequate supplies at the satellite location.
• Verify that reports are complete for all testing requested from the satellite location.
• Sort and mail reports.
• Register patients into the hospital information system or collect patient information for retrospective registration.
• Perform EKGs on-site as scheduled.
• Maintain a patient log of all tests ordered.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean, professional manner.
• Collect throat cultures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED