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Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona · 2 days ago

Phlebotomy Tech I MDS

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Sonora Quest Laboratories is a healthcare organization seeking a Phlebotomy Tech I MDS. The role involves the collection and processing of biological specimens, ensuring accurate data entry and specimen integrity, while adhering to established protocols and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards

To include the following: 1) specimen collection 2) general laboratory specimen processing or 3) referral laboratory processing

Ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity by using appropriate techniques for all age criteria as required

In IOP locations, will manage client relationship within Compliance regulations to ensure that their needs are met and Sonora Quest’s business objectives are satisfied

Enters and verifies patient demographics, location, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information, and all other pertinent data found on requisitions and computer-generated orders as required for processing and billing

Verifies accuracy of entered information

Verifies appropriateness of specimens received

Aliquots and labels specimens according to established departmental procedures and practices, delivers specimens to the technical area in a timely manner and/or performs initial processing and preparation of samples for transport

May assist in monitoring workflow and training of new employees

Focuses on quality by assuring that all work performed is accurate and complete

Completes documents legibly and accurately per site protocol

Follows established methods and practices

Maintains familiarity with departmental procedures

Uses appropriate documentation to record communications

Initiates computer generated reports as required for patient reporting and quality assurance monitoring

Meets departmental standards for productivity and quality as currently defined

Actively participates and provides input to dept/system via committees or Six Sigma teams

Maintains acceptable specimen rejection rates and meets the departmental standards for productivity and quality as currently defined

Participates in departmental financial responsibilities through the appropriate use of supplies and materials

Avoids excessive waste

Participates in department initiatives to reduce costs and improve service

Basic knowledge of billing

Commitment to error free work environment

Communicates courteously and professionally with internal and external customers

Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service

All employees must be able to work all areas/departments/shifts as assigned

Resolves basic service issues

Attends meetings and remains current with internal/external communications, i.e. e-mail, newsletters, etc

Acknowledges and understands the importance of ‘Patient Rights’ and privacy (HIPAA)

Qualification

Phlebotomy certificationSpecimen collectionCustomer service skillsBasic computer skillsMedical terminologyBilingual (Spanish/English)Detail orientedOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum age requirement of 18

High School diploma or equivalent may be required dependent on state regulatory requirements

Basic knowledge of department resource materials

Completion of a phlebotomy program or phlebotomy experience

Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification

Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy

Float positions require travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at mobile phlebotomy facilities/in-office phlebotomy locations with minimal notice

Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, weekends, holidays and overtime

May be required to work occasional on-call duties weekends, evenings and early AM

Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements

Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility

Excellent reading, writing and math abilities

Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension

Ability to perform detailed work; work with frequent interruptions, multi-task, problem solve and memorization

Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly

Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Must exhibit skills in exceptional customer service, good performance review and passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined by the department

Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Knowledge of medical terminology

Additional related education and/or experience

Company

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona

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Sonora Quest Laboratories, a subsidiary of Laboratory Sciences of Arizona, is an Arizona-based joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) that makes up one of the nation’s largest integrated laboratory systems.

Founded in 1997