Patient Services Technician Specialist: LabCorp

Job Description :

Job responsibilities for Patient Service Technician Specialists (Phlebotomists) include:

• Completes test request forms completely and accurately and verifies client/patient test orders and client/patient billing information by telephone when necessary;
• Collects blood specimens from patients of all age groups and physical conditions by venipuncture;
• Performs specialized collections and testing procedures (e.g. paternity collections, breath/saliva alcohol testing, Test cup, hair analysis and others as required);
• Collects accurate and appropriate medical information for billing purposes, including collecting forms of payment for lab services;
• Centrifuges blood specimens as required by protocol and prepare specimens to maintain specimen integrity for transport to the appropriate laboratory or staging area;
• Collects unobserved urine specimens by ensuring the necessary chain of custody protocol and following all procedures;
• Completes and maintains appropriate inventory levels to ensure that specimens can be collected as required, all clerical duties can be performed, and the collection site can be kept clean;
• Cleans to ensure collection/processing area surfaces are disinfected and bathroom and patient waiting areas (at LabCorp facilities only) are disinfected and free of dirt and stray trash;
• Provides orientation and training for staff to ensure comprehension of company policies and procedures;
• Performs a variety of clerical duties (e.g. faxing, filing, photocopying, answering phones, etc.) completely, accurately and within established timeframes.

Position Available: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm. Rotating weekends and overtime (determined on a day-by-day, patient need basis) may be required.

Job Requirements :

Qualified candidates must be California state certified in phlebotomy (CPT-1 or CPT-2). Minimum of two years of healthcare (preferably direct phlebotomy or lab assistant) experience including: blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups; urine drug screen collections; paternity collections; difficult draws. Comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety; ability to effectively communicate the importance of compliance and safety to others; courteous, proactive, and responsive customer service; computer and data entry experience.

Job Title:
Patient Services Technician Specialist

Location:
La Jolla, CA

Status:
Full Time, Employee

Job Category:
Phlebotomy and Patient Services

Requisition Number:
103310