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Patient Service Technician (Phlebotomist) - Full Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center

#BLS #Medical Terminology #Specimen Collection #Nursing Home #Phlebotomist #Inpatient #Outpatient #Laboratory Services #Test Results

Quick overview

The technician will be responsible for collecting blood specimens from various patient settings, verbally reporting critical test results, and instructing patients on specimen handling. Duties also include performing legal blood draws, urine drug collections, breath alcohol testing, and utilizing computer and clerical skills.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have completed a medical assistant school program or possess 6 to 12 months of phlebotomy training and specimen collection experience. Required credentials include a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and BLS certification, which must be obtained within one month of hiring.

professional certificateBLS CertificationInterpersonal CommunicationPhlebotomyMedical TerminologyClerical SkillsSpecimen CollectionICD-10 CodingTest Result ReportingGlucose TestingUrine Drug CollectionBreath Alcohol Testing

Job description

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.

Other duties

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.

Qualifications

Required

EDUCATION: Graduate of a medical assistant school or 6 months to 1 year phlebotomy training and specimen collection experience
EXPERIENCE: Prior phlebotomy training and specimen collection experience required
Licensure/Certification:
BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license