Green Twp Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician

Job Description

Accurately registers patients with appropriate demographic information, determines orders needed, collects all required specimens to include, blood, urine, or swabs, prioritizes workflow with appropriate sense of urgency, performs EKGs, processes specimens for courier transport to the laboratory, communicates effectively with referring physicians, collaborates with team members and leadership, assists in training new team members, performs clerical and miscellaneous duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Registers patients for correct testing :

• Utilizes EMS to register patients
• Obtains demographic information, insurance card, driver license, etc.
• Collaborates with patient to determine which orders they need fulfilled during the visit
• Links orders to patient appointment
• Manually enters paper scripts for non-network providers

Obtains blood and urine specimens :

Communication and clerical duties :

Preanalytical processing duties :

Housekeeping :

Other duties and expectations :

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE : Ability to read and comprehend written information required; ability to effectively perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment required; Phlebotomy skills required; data entry skills preferred.

Ability to work while standing or bending for the duration of the assigned shift.

Superior time management, planning, and organization skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Critical thinking skills to support quality decision-making.

Working knowledge of basic computer applications.

EDUCATION :

High school diploma or GED required; completion of formal phlebotomy training program required.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : At least one year of phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS :

Phlebotomy certification preferred.