Lab Services PST II - Phlebotomy & Testing

Optum; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Pasadena is seeking a Patient Service Technician II for Lab Services. The PST will perform venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks and other collection services as ordered, and conduct CLIA-waived tests with minimal supervision.

This role requires a high school diploma, the ability to obtain BLS within 30 days, 2–3 years of phlebotomy experience (or 3 years in related roles), good computer skills and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• BLS within 30 days
• 2+ years of experience if completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program OR 3 years of directly related experience as a phlebotomist in a patient service center, clinic, or hospital setting with 1+ years of waived testing and specimen processing experience in clinical setting
• Those hired into this position must complete the KSC review/skill validation program within 90 days of hire
• Experience with computers and Windows-based software
• Ability to use related equipment
• Ability to speak, write and understand English
• Ability to practice good customer service principles and practices

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric and adult venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, and other collection services as ordered by the provider
• Perform CLIA waived testing (i.e. urine dip, pregnancy tests, finger stick blood glucose levels, fecal occult blood tests, rapid influenza tests, finger stick PT/INR, monospots, sed rates, rapid streps) as described in the laboratory procedure manual with minimal/no supervision
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and make available for inspections /audits by Lab Supervisor, Lab Director, Lab Consultant and CLIA Surveyors
• Perform necessary quality controls; participate in proficiency testing program as required
• Maintain lab instruments as indicated by manufacturer recommendations and will follow all safety guidelines in effect

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Computer skills

Operate lab equipment

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy program

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Pasadena is seeking a Patient Service Technician II for Lab Services. The PST will perform venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks and other collection services as ordered, and conduct CLIA-waived tests with minimal supervision.

This role requires a high school diploma, the ability to obtain BLS within 30 days, 2–3 years of phlebotomy experience (or 3 years in related roles), good computer skills and strong customer service.