Lab Processing Tech II - Phlebotomist

NorthWest EMS; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest EMS is seeking a Laboratory Processing Technician II to support the Laboratory department in Beaver County. The role involves performing EKGs, collecting specimens, and preparing various specimen types within the training scope.

The position includes specimen accessioning, centrifuging, aliquoting, and packing for courier pickup, along with light clerical duties such as patient registration and report distribution. Training for internal staff and external customers is also provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus phlebotomy or medical assistant training.
• Acts 73 and/or 169 clearances required within 90 days of starting employment, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs and collect specimens within scope of training, including legal specimen collection.
• Prepare all specimen types; perform accessioning, centrifuging, aliquoting and packing for courier pickup.
• Assist with patient registration, lab report distribution and other clerical duties.
• Mans and troubleshoots the pre-analytical automation as assigned.
• Provide training/orientation for internal staff and external customers.
• Maintain a professional manner in all situations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Assistant Training

ACT 169 clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department:

Laboratory

Work Hours:

Primarily night shift, with rotating weekends and holidays.

The Laboratory Processing Technician II is responsible for the performance of EKGs, collection of specimens within the employee's scope of training including legal specimen collection, and preparation of all specimen types. Includes specimen accessioning, centrifuging, aliquoting and packing for courier pickup. Assists with patient registration, laboratory report distribution and other clerical duties. Mans and troubleshoots the pre-analytical automation as assigned. Provides training and/or orientation for internal employees and external customers. Promotes and maintains a professional manner in all situations.

Requirements

• Four year high school graduate or GED equivalent with phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Training and ACT 169 clearance.
• Successful completion of Acts 73 and/or 169 clearances within 90 days of commencing employment, if applicable.

Preferred:

A.S.C.P. certification in phlebotomy