The patient service technician performs specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture, verifies specimen quality, and dispatches specimens to appropriate testing locations
Job Summary
The patient service technician performs specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture, verifies specimen quality, and dispatches specimens to appropriate testing locations.
This role includes greeting and directing patients through the lab and gathering complete patient information necessary for registration and accessioning.
The position requires adherence to quality control measures and may include performing point of care testing and maintaining equipment accuracy.
Matching Summary
The patient service technician performs specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture, verifies specimen quality, and dispatches specimens to appropriate testing locations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Specimen collection and processing
Patient registration and accessioning
Point of care testing
Specimen labeling and dispatch
Quality control and equipment maintenance
Nice-to-have
Training others in specimen collection
Interpersonal and cognitive skills
Customer service in outpatient settings
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED
At least 1 year of relevant experience
Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred