Phlebotomist

Description:

• The Patient Services Representative II (PSR II) represents the face of our company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions.
• The PSR II draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.
• The PSR II has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosp of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner.
• The PSR II will demonstrate Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information.
• Successful applicants may be assigned to a doctor's office, a patient service center or as business needs dictate.
• Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment.
• Performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.
• Perform verification of patient demographic info / initials including patient signature post-venipuncture to verify tubes were labeled in their presence and that the name on the label is correct.
• Maintains required records and documentation.
• Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees and the public in general.

Requirements:

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
  
• Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.
  
• Must be able to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment.
  
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.
  
• Superior Customer Focus; ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients; ability to accelerate and embrace change; and knowledge of our business.
  
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
  
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. (Required in California, Nevada, and Washington)
  
• Three years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
  
• Minimum 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
  
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
  
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
  

Shift/Time Zone:

AM/East