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Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Obtain blood samples by venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick. Provide instructions and/or assistance with the collection of non-blood specimens. Obtain selected culture specimens. Perform diagnostic testing procedures offered by Multitest.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Performs EKG testing, venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks, POC creatinine and RBGs. Instructs/assists patient’s w/collection of non-blood specimens. Obtains specimens for designated types of cultures. Completes procedures in accordance with universal precautions.

+ Labels specimens, completes necessary requisitions, packages specimens according to established procedures, and utilizes the pneumatic tube system to transport specimens and paperwork to the appropriate locations.

+ Communicates with both in-house and non-staff physicians via the telephone to verify test orders and accept verbal orders. Communicates with the registration department and outpatient surgery areas to verify patient demographic information.

+ Utilizes the laboratory information system to place orders, update the status of orders, and enter results on a limited number of tests.

+ Performs basic diagnostic laboratory tests on selected STAT orders.

+ Maintains daily log sheets and compiles weekly and monthly statistics. Orders and maintains sufficient levels of supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ CPR – American Heart Association

+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

+ Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

+ Previous phlebotomy working experience of 6-12 months is preferred.

**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._

**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._

_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._

_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._

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Req ID: J271396