Patient Service Technician II - Lab Services -Kelsey Seybold Clinics: Fort Bend
Optum · Sugar Land, TX · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$16–$29/hrFull-time
About the role
The Patient Service Technician (PST) will perform pediatric and adult venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, and other collection services as ordered by the provider.
Responsibilities
- 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
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited school
- Must obtain BLS within 30 days of employment
- 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
- Ability to speak, write and understand English
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Phlebotomist and Certified/Registered Medical Assistant
- Member of an accredited phlebotomy National organization
- Bi-lingual
- Ability to use Microsoft software applications including Word and Excel
- Knowledge of electronic medical record systems
- Prior EPIC experience
Pay
The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time 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).