Night Shift Phlebotomy Technician – Patient Care

IRMC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IRMC in Indiana, PA is seeking a Patient Service Technician (Phlebotomist) for a full-time night shift. The role involves collecting blood specimens from diverse patients, verifying test preparation, and handling specimens with care using proper medical terminology.

You will perform legal blood draws, urine drug collections, glucose testing as ordered, and utilize the lab computer and ICD-10 coding knowledge. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for patient interactions and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assistant program or 6 months–1 year phlebotomy training with specimen collection experience.
• Prior phlebotomy training and specimen collection experience required.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire; valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Verbal reporting of critical test results, requesting additional information for completion of testing, and investigating new/unusual test requests.
• Collecting blood specimens from inpatients, outpatients, nursing home, and home-bound patients.
• Verifying that patients meet test preparation criteria and instructing patients in the collection and handling of non-blood specimens.
• Sorting and transporting specimens, requests, mail, and results to appropriate locations.
• Performing legal blood draws, urine drug collections, and breath alcohol testing.
• Administering glucose-test beverage to patients on order of physician.
• Utilizing the computer and clerical skills to perform tasks.
• Utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-10 coding as used in the lab.
• Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients and visitors.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Medical terminology

ICD-10 knowledge

Education

Medical assistant training

Phlebotomy training

Job description

IRMC in Indiana, PA is seeking a Patient Service Technician (Phlebotomist) for a full-time night shift. The role involves collecting blood specimens from diverse patients, verifying test preparation, and handling specimens with care using proper medical terminology.

You will perform legal blood draws, urine drug collections, glucose testing as ordered, and utilize the lab computer and ICD-10 coding knowledge. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for patient interactions and teamwork.