Lab Processing Tech II - Phlebotomist

NorthWest EMS; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Health System is seeking a Laboratory Processing Technician II in the Laboratory department. Primarily evening shift 12:30pm-9pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

Duties include performing EKGs, collecting specimens within training scope, and preparing all specimen types for processing. Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, centrifuging, aliquoting and packing for courier pickup, assisting with patient registration and report distribution, and supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training.
• Must obtain ACT 169 clearance within 90 days of starting (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs, collect specimens within scope of training, and prepare all specimen types.
• Include specimen accessioning, centrifuging, aliquoting and packing for courier pickup.
• Assist with patient registration, laboratory report distribution and other clerical duties.
• Mans and troubleshoots the pre-analytical automation as assigned.
• Provide training and orientation for internal staff and external customers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

EKG testing

Education

High school diploma or GED; phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training

Job description

Department: Laboratory

Work Hours: Primarily evening shift 1230p-9p, 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