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Pathology Patient Care Technician at Texas Children's Careers
Katy, Texas, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, Order Entry, Clerical Tasks, Patient Interaction, Training, Problem Solving, Communication, Competency Evaluation, Proficiency Testing, Documentation, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Patient Identification, Specimen Packaging, Investigation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
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, order entry, specimen processing and clerical tasks in the Central Receiving and Processing section of the Pathology Department. This role also trains new staff, manages defects and processes specimens for reference laboratory referral. Think you’ve got what it takes? Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent required · PBT-ASCP certification preferred · 1 year phlebotomy/specimen processing experience required Responsibilities: · Adheres to hospital and departmental patient identification policies by ensuring to check that the two patient identifiers match on the patient’s armband, the labels and requisition prior to performing phlebotomy · Orders, labels, and processes specimens for testing in laboratory · Processes and packages specimens for shipping to the Main Campus other reference labs · Communicates and interacts with handles patients, families and staff · Independently investigates and resolves discrepancies with patient demographics and OPTIO labels by contacting personnel in other departments, nurses, Admissions staff, using the EPM · 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 · Trains new employees and evaluates competency of other Pathology Patient Care Liaison staff in the performance of phlebotomy, order entry, and clerical and computer functions, centrifugation, labeling, and other procedures
Responsibilities
The Pathology Patient Care Technician is responsible for performing phlebotomy, processing specimens, and managing clerical tasks. They also train new staff and resolve discrepancies related to patient information.