PT Specimen Collector/Phlebotomist

Radeas LLC•Asheville, NC

2d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced, professional, and outgoing Phlebotomist/Specimen Collector to join our team on a Part Time basis, covering multi-sites (2 locations). The Specimen Collector follows specimen (urine, blood and saliva) collection protocols for collection, across two clinics locations. Also, performs blood collection by venipuncture and capillary methods, for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to be used in a diagnosis and treatment disease.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (required)
Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience in a clinical or high-volume setting
Minimum 1 year of customer service experience
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (travel between 2 sites required)

Nice To Haves

Dependable, organized and detail oriented
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Professional and compassionate patient care approach
Ability to communicate well with the clinic's provider and laboratory management
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Commitment to high-quality, error-free work

Responsibilities

Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of the collection.
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingerstick.
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, observing isolation procedures.
Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer, notifying the pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.
Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying the supervisor of unresolved orders.
Update and maintain patient information and records, as necessary, while ensuring patients complete privacy.
Update and maintain patient information and records, as necessary, while ensuring patients complete privacy, observing HIPAA regulations into laboratory information system.
Perform and follow specimen (urine, blood, and saliva) collection protocols for specimen collection.
Monitor and maintain supplies and supply records for all clinic needs. Communicating to lab any supply requests in a timely manner.
Securely and safely package specimens for pick up by the lab's courier service.
Follow general work protocols regarding breaks and cell phone usage during business hours.