Patient Service Technician I/II-Laboratory Services
| Company | Kelsey-Seybold Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $35996 – $48397 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- PST I/PST II- High School Diploma or equivalent
- PST I- No experience required if completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program OR 1 year of directly related experience as a phlebotomist in a patient service center, clinic, or hospital setting
- PST II- 2 years of experience required 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 year of waived testing and specimen processing experience in clinical setting
- PST I/II- Must obtain BLS through American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
- Those hired into this position must complete the KSC review/skill validation program within 90 days of hire
- Able to use related equipment
- Experience with computers and Windows-based software
- Ability to practice good customer service principles and practices
- Ability to speak, write and understand English
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- PST I- N/A
- PST II- Associate or bachelor’s Degree in related field setting
- PST I/II- Certified Phlebotomist or Certified/Registered Medical Assistant
- PST I/II- Member of an accredited phlebotomy National organization
- PST I/PST II- Ability to use Microsoft software applications including Word and Excel
- PST I/PST II- Knowledge of electronic medical record systems
- PST I/PST II- Prior EPIC experience
- PST I/PST II- Bi-lingual/multi-lingual