Patient Service Technician; Phlebotomist - Casual

Patient Service Technician (Phlebotomist) - Casual

8 weeks of on-the-job training, fully paid*

• 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.

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.

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

Entry level

Part-time

Information Technology

Hospitals and Health Care