Lab Technician - Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Performs basic radiography allowed by licensure or registration as ordered by provider per Clinic procedures.
• Affords responsibility for collection of all blood, urine and throat swab specimens with assistance of licensed staff as needed.
• Collects all specimens according to CLIA, OSHA and Blood Born Pathogens rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment and safety devices as indicated.
• Collects and manages specimens and reports according to clinic policy.
• Assists with performing/managing applicable testing quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for obtaining and processing laboratory specimens.
• Maintains sterile instruments using proper sterilization techniques and procedures.
• Maintains patient flow during clinic so as to assure prompt service for patients.
• Adheres to applicable regulations and standards such as those governed by OSHA, HIPAA/HITECH, CLIA, NCQA PCMH Arkansas Department of Health radiology regulations, or any other regulations as necessary for the proper operation of assigned duties performed in the Clinic.
• Ensures that Community Clinic will not cause or allow any organizational practice, activity, decision or circumstance which is unlawful, imprudent, and negligent, contrary to mission, vision or policies or in violation of commonly accepted nonprofit or professional ethics.
• Ensures that Community Clinic protects our IRS tax-exempt status (501(c)(3)) at all times.
• Ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops.
• Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities, including overnight travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Lab/Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience in the healthcare field with knowledge of practice management systems, organizational structure, and patient flow preferred.