Phlebotomist

Overview

The Phlebotomist is responsible for assisting physicians by collecting blood specimens and any other specimens requested, while obtaining and distributing lab test results accordingly.

Responsibilities

1. Assists physicians in a prompt and organized manner by answering the phone in the lab and entering physician’s orders through the computer.

2. Maintains workflow by obtaining specimens in a timely manner so that other lab techs can perform their duties accordingly. Knows proper tube order of draw. Assists with therapeutic phlebotomy and fingerstick. Helps with specimen processing as needed.

3. Ensures that physician receive comprehensive lab results from outside labs as requested by completing and distributing lab requisitions as needed

4. Ensures that patient charts are kept up to date in terms of current lab results by faxing and mailing lab reports to appropriate destinations

5. Maintains inter- and intra-departmental workflow by communicating with staff at the front desk and communicating with other lab techs relating to test orders

6. Assist in maintain organized patient flow throughout the office by guiding patients to the correct department after the appropriate specimens have been drawn

7. Maintains supply inventory for the lab by providing assistance when ordering supplies when they are needed

8. Maintains a clean and sanitary lab by careful handling of all specimens, especially obtaining, transporting, and storing them and also packing up biohazard garbage for incineration

9. Assists patients by directing any questions or issues they might have regarding insurance coverage to the Billing Office

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 21 per week

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:
• Dunmore, PA 18512 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
• Dunmore, PA 18512: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person