DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN

Blessing Hospital; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual for a clinical role responsible for quality specimen collection and exceptional customer service. The position involves drawing blood, educating patients, and collaborating with the radiology team to ensure timely diagnostic testing. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a commitment to providing excellent patient care.

Benefits

403b + matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Qualifications

• Responsible for specimen collection and diagnostic testing.
• Assists patients with challenges related to visits and educates on specimen collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy at various locations including in-home and clinics.
• Register patients and ensure accuracy of test orders.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer

Job description

BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE + $2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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• 403b + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the clinical and clerical responsibilities related to quality specimen collection of various types (blood, urine, etc.) to perform diagnostic testing and appropriately get results back to ordering providers, all while delivering an exceptional customer service experience for all lab and imaging patients.

Individual is responsible for providing optimal customer service, assisting with any physical challenges related to patient visit, drawing blood, educating patients on proper specimen collection (for specimens such as urine, stool, etc.), appropriately receiving, labeling, and preparing specimen for transport. Serve as resource to patients and provider offices, able to answer any questions about testing needed, specimen collection, insurance requirements/medical necessity, and appropriate method for send-out labs.

Individual will appropriately register, identify order issues and trouble-shoot, collecting patient demographics and payments, checking insurance eligibility, and linking orders to ensure accuracy and timeliness of test results to ordering provider.

Position may be responsible for performing phlebotomy at a variety of locations including in-home, nursing home, or alternate clinics; and may be responsible for transporting specimens.

This position also works closely with radiology team to assist with patient transfers, performs EKGs and other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED:

Computer experience preferred

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

N/A

Pay Status:

NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

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