Job Description
Job Description
Responsible for efficiently collecting and documenting patient samples. This position also is responsible for representing the laboratory in a professional manner while adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines
Essential Job Functions
- Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples.
- Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means.
- Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
- Reassure patients and help them relax.
- Find veins that are suitable for puncture.
- Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples.
- Verifies patient identity / billing information and testing diagnostics codes prior to creating orders / collecting specimen.
- Records patient data accurately on the requisition forms / electronic lab orders.
- Accurately labels patient specimen and efficiently packs the specimen for transport, shipping or courier service.
- Informs courier service and lab of samples that need to be picked up immediately or drop off all specimen samples to the laboratory physical location.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of collection area, self and supplies.
- Ensures a minimum of 50 (fifty) collection kits on hand, per customer site, for all specimen collection types. o Notifies support team / management when additional supplies are needed.
- Communicates with direct management regarding staffing / customer related concerns.
- Maintains patient confidentiality in dealing with patient information following strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintains professionalism while interacting with clinic staff, patients and physicians.
Required Skills / Qualifications
Certified and / or professionally trained and experienced phlebotomist. o To perform collections in Springfield, MO must carry active certification(s)
- Completed phlebotomy training course(s) and can provide documentation of completed training.
- High School Graduate
- At least one year phlebotomy / specimen collections experience, with references to experience.
- Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
- Familiarity with laboratory procedures, HIPAA guidelines
- Must have a detail orientation, the proven ability to prioritize work and multi-task.
Company Description
Health Benefits, 401K, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD
Company Description
Health Benefits, 401K, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD
30+ days ago