Outpatient Phlebotomist & EKG Technician

sluhn; Wind Gap (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Wind Gap, PA is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide patient-centered laboratory support across PSC settings.

You will collect quality blood specimens via venipuncture, capillary methods, and heel sticks for all ages, ensuring accurate patient ID, labeling, and order verification. The role also supports Epic registration workflows, non-blood specimen collection, outpatient EKGs, and specimen processing for transport to the core lab, while maintaining safety

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-centered registration, laboratory, and diagnostic services in PSC settings.
• Interprets verbal, written, and electronic laboratory orders; verifies patient identity; confirms test requirements; and ensures accurate order verification prior to specimen collection.
• Transcribes non-SLUHN laboratory orders from outside laboratories and external providers into the St. Luke's EHR system.
• Assists patients with kiosk registration workflows, including helping patients navigate check-in prompts and escalating registration issues when needed.
• Performs Epic registration workflows in support of patient care, including creating/updating Hospital Account Records and documenting encounters.
• Contacts ordering providers, financial representatives, or insurance companies to obtain referrals, pre-certifications, and insurance verification.
• Verifies insurance or self-pay eligibility through online systems or phone verification as required.
• Collects and records self-pay liabilities, co-pays, and deductibles and posts payments in Epic or Trust Commerce.
• Completes required patient notification workflows such as Medicare notices.
• Performs blood specimen collection from patients across age groups using appropriate venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Labels specimens accurately, verifies integrity, and follows safety and infection prevention policies.
• Collects non-blood specimens (e.g., throat and nasal swabs) with proper patient identification and PPE.
• Maintains competency for respirator fit testing and appropriate PPE usage.
• Performs outpatient EKGs including preparation, lead placement, and Epic workflow routing.
• Processes specimens (centrifuging, handling) and ensures proper transport to the core laboratory.

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in Wind Gap, PA is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide patient-centered laboratory support across PSC settings.

You will collect quality blood specimens via venipuncture, capillary methods, and heel sticks for all ages, ensuring accurate patient ID, labeling, and order verification. The role also supports Epic registration workflows, non-blood specimen collection, outpatient EKGs, and specimen processing for transport to the core lab, while maintaining safety