Collection Specialist / Phlebotomist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

FT Specimen Collector / Phlebotomist - Pain Management

Schedule :

Monday - Thursday 7 : 30AM - 4 : 00PM; 30 min lunch

Friday 7 : 30AM - 1 : 00PM

JOB OVERVIEW

The Specimen Collection Specialist is responsible for collection of patient specimens in physician's office, including; urine, oral fluid specimens, Covid-19 specimens, and blood specimens. Collection Specialists also complete requisition forms for specimen testing, ensuring integrity of the specimen, obtain accompanying patient information, shipping specimens to the laboratory, and entering patient information into EMR, or LIS system as needed. Position may also include, requesting missing patient information from the clinic staff, scheduling specimen collection appointments, and other general office tasks as deemed necessary by Field Operations Supervisor of Core Business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collect all urine samples, enter data in Laboratory Information System
• Collect anterior nasal swabs for Covid-19 testing, if requested at account
• Obtain blood specimen collection from patients following Ethos venipuncture protocols, if applicable at the location(s) assigned
• Follows established patient protocol
• Maintains specimen integrity by following Ethos standard operating procedures and reference materials provided by Core Business Field Supervisor
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and completing paper requisition forms
• Labels specimen for identification purposes and prepares sample for shipment to lab
• Maintains safe, secure, and clean work environment by following standard procedures, and compliance guidelines
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & training opportunities provided by Ethos
• Adheres to Ethos professional standards, policies and procedures, and meets federal, state, and local requirements
• Maintains positive interaction with patients and clinic staff, representing Ethos core values
• Work independently and be supervised remotely
• Complete assigned computer learnings, remain current with competency sign offs in Media Lab
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

DIRECT REPORTS

Salary Description

$16.71 / hr. - $21.32 / hr.