Pathology Patient Care Technician II - Per Diem

Pathology Patient Care Technician II

We are searching for a Pathology Patient Care Technician II -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform phlebotomy for inpatients and outpatients as well as order and process specimens in the laboratory.

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Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required

1 year phlebotomist experience required

Responsibilities:

Interacts with patients and parents to perform phlebotomy procedures following protocols for age-appropriate care

Performs venipuncture, fingerstick, and heel stick phlebotomy procedures including blood cultures, newborn screens, dxylose and glucose tolerances, etc. as written in the Central Receiving and Processing manual

Greets parents and patients promptly and courteously, values customers and gives customer full attention

Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of the procedures and equipment; maintains skills and demonstrates competency via performance, documentation, and observation by supervisory staff

Performs and participates in proficiency testing programs to validate competency as required

Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of the procedures and equipment, maintains skills and demonstrates competency via performance, documentation, and observation by supervisory staff

Documents events in the event tracker as events are discovered. Investigates circumstances around the events and document

Directs workflow and staff breaks to ensure work is processed within the established turn-around time