Pathology Patient Care Technician

We are searching for a Pathology Patient Care Technician -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform phlebotomy for inpatients and outpatients as well as order and process specimens in the laboratory.

· High school diploma or GED required

· 1 year phlebotomist experience required

· Interacts with patients and parents to perform phlebotomy procedures following protocols for age appropriate care

· Performs venepuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick phlebotomy procedures including blood cultures, newborn screens, dxylose and glucose tolerances, etc. as written in the Central Receiving and Processing manual

· Greets parents and patients promptly and courteously, values customers and gives customer full attentions

· Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of the procedures and equipment; maintains skills and demonstrates competency via performance, documentation, and observation by supervisory staff

· Performs and participates in proficiency testing programs to validate competency as required

· Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of the procedures and equipment, maintains skills and demonstrates competency via performance, documentation, and observation by supervisory staff

· Documents events in the event tracker as events are discovered. Investigates circumstances around the events and document

· Directs workflow and staff breaks to ensure work is processed within the established turn-around time