Position Summary:
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Perform venipuncture, monitored urine specimen collection, and document results for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
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Notify medical staff via documentation and reports for testing results.
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Complete data entry task as assigned.
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Full time: Monday-Friday 5:15am-1:00pm.
Job Duties may include:
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Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures.
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Complete monitored urine collection and in house testing.
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Prepare specimens for shipment to off site laboratory.
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Communicate with and assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
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Review the specimen collection schedule and verify and complete orders. Identify the patient and confirm the correct patient record. Monitor and resolve orders in the electronic medical record.
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Complete appropriate specimen collection forms, documenting tests performed and providing results of tests performed.
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Complete specimen collection requisition forms and produce appropriate labels for forms and specimen tubes.
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Enter patient demographics, tests performed and diagnoses correlating to tests performed in the EMR.
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Order and maintain adequate specimen collection supplies.
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Clean and maintain the specimen collection room including equipment.
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Maintain records and documentation for proficiency testing and to meet all state and federal regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP).
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Adhere to infection control policies and regulations.
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Ensure cleanliness and safety of specimen collection room.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
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Knowledge of specimen collection principles and standards.
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Knowledge of specimen collection safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
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Knowledge of specimen collection devices utilized by facility.
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Knowledge of specimen collection equipment uses and maintenance.
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Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
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Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
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Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
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Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
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Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
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Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
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Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
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Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
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Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
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Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.
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Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Certification and Licensure:
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Phlebotomy certification or licensed nurse.
Employee Benefits:
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10 Vacation days.
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10 Federal Holidays off.
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6 Sick days.
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401K with 4% matching.
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Life insurance policy.
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Continuing Education.
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Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan.
