Patient Service Techs

Overview

Grade 3 - PST with a minimum of two years experience as a patient service technician/phlebotomist, and may qualify as a floater. Skill and comprehension level required for this category:
Phlebotomy certification (where required) from an accredited agency, completion of an approved phlebotomy training course, or equivalent experience through previous employment. Minimum of two years verifiable phlebotomy experience. Exhibit proficiency in all of the following: blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, urine drug screen collections, paternity collections, breath/saliva alcohol testing, LCM/Cyber Tools, Test Cup, pediatric blood collections, difficult draws (patients in mental retardation facilities, long-term care facilities, drug rehabilitation facilities, prisons, psychiatric facilities, or similar facilities).

Has comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety, and is able to effectively communicate the importance of compliance and safety to other employees. Possess the ability and skills necessary to provide orientation and training for patient service technicians.

Skill Requirements

Administrative:
Answer telephones, maintain logs/records, organizational skills, proficiency with numbers, research information, time management, train employees, use computerized databases, written and verbal communications.

Machine:
Personal computer.

Physical Demands:
Speech clarity, utilization of fingers and hands, standing-remaining on one’s feet in an upright position, sitting-remaining in the normal seated position, handling-seizing, holding, grasping. Moderate physical effort (up to 30 pounds); must comply with applicable safety procedures.

Working Conditions:

Possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens; regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases; must comply with applicable safety procedures.

Vision Requirements:
Far acuity-ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more; near acuity-ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less; depth perception-ability to judge distance and space relationships; color vision-ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

License/Certification/

Education:

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent w/2 years experience. Meet all state & local requirements for Phlebotomy. Normally requires a Valid Driver’s License along with a clean driving record.

Phlebotomy certification (where required) from an accredited agency or completion of an approved phlebotomy training course, or equivalent experience. Minimum of two years verifiable phlebotomy experience. Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary collection, pediatric collections, and handling of specimens in compliance with safety standards. Strong communication skills and ability to provide orientation and training for staff. Ability to meet state/local licensure and driving requirements as applicable.

Permanent Position, VERY competitive pay scale

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION IMMEDIATELY (Email ALL OF THE FOLLOWING as an attachment)

• 1.) RESUME, (REQUIRED)
• 2.) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED, (REQUIRED)
• 3.) COVER LETTER, (REQUIRED)
• 4.) Vaccination records of the last year TB AND HBV (IF YOU HAVE THIS)

All applications failing to follow these instructions will be deleted BEFORE consideration.