Collection Specialist/Phlebotomist

JOB OVERVIEW

The Collection Specialist/Phlebotomist is responsible for collection of patient specimens in physician’s office, including urine, and or oral fluid specimens, completing requisition forms for specimen testing, ensuring integrity of the specimen, obtaining accompanying patient information, shipping specimens, to the laboratory, entering patient information into EMR, or LIS system as needed. Requesting missing patient information from the clinic staff, and other general office tasks as deemed necessary by Field Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Obtains specimen collection
• Follows established patient protocol
• Maintains specimen integrity by following Ethos standard operating procedures and reference materials provided by Phlebotomist Supervisor
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and completing 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
• Greets patients and instructs them in proper specimen collection method. Maintains positive interaction with clinic staff and positive representation of Ethos mission and values
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular and prompt attendance
• Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
• Ability to work independently, and maximize overall productivity
• Exceed quality and accuracy of work
• Strong interpersonal & patient care skills
• Strong Procedure skills
• Strong technical ability to perform task with sound judgment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Specimen collection, medical & laboratory experience
• Two (2) years’ experience in specimen collection or, an equivalent combination of education and or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
• Must be able to work under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, techniques, and well-defined policies
• Skill with completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned)
• Position requires sitting, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
• Work will be performed in a laboratory environment and exposes the incumbent to normal laboratory hazards and chemicals, including biohazard materials

DIRECT REPORTS

• None