Patient Service Technician I/II - Lab Services - Kelsey Seybold Clinics: North Houston Campus

About the role

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care.

Responsibilities

Patient Services Technician I and II contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels.

Primary Responsibilities for Patient Services Technician I:

• 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
• 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

Patient Service Technician II includes all duties of Patient Services Technician I.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No experience required if completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program OR 1+ years of directly related experience as a phlebotomist in a patient service center, clinic, or hospital setting
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association; must obtain within 30 days of hire
• Experience with computers and windows-based software
• Ability to use related equipment

Preferred Qualifications for 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+ years of waived testing and specimen processing experience in clinical setting.

Qualifications

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.