DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN

Blessing Hospital; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

4 weeks paid time off in first year

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health System seeks a dedicated phlebotomy technician to perform specimen collection for diagnostic testing. You'll register orders, collect demographics, check insurance, and ensure timely results while delivering excellent patient service.

Role may involve phlebotomy in home or clinic settings and collaboration with radiology for patient transfers and EKGs. Requires high school diploma and willingness to work as an hourly, non-exempt staff member.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Non-exempt hourly status.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality specimen collection (blood, urine) for diagnostic testing.
• Register orders, collect demographics, verify insurance, and ensure timely results.
• Draw blood in various settings and assist radiology with transfers and EKGs.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients and providers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EKG

Medical equipment handling

Job description

PAY RATE: $16.78- $22.65
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Retirement + 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:

PAY STATUS

• Non-exempt hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.