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 required
- 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