Job Overview:

The Technician serves as a liaison for a diverse range of laboratory customers, procuring quality specimens from adult, geriatric, pediatric, and infant patients for diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA, TJC, and CAP guidelines. The Technician may also perform EKGs on outpatients. Responsibilities include making and receiving telephone calls to and from customers, gathering data required for service and billing, answering questions, and resolving issues. The Technician completes documentation to meet OIG compliance guidelines, including accurate interpretation and transcription of physician orders and LIS/HIS order entry. Additionally, the Technician may receive incoming specimens, enter patient demographics and test orders using LIS/HIS systems, label specimens, and distribute them to the appropriate lab departments for testing.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Hours:

PRN - Optional Day Shift Holiday rotation, no weekends

Job Requirements:

High School Degree or GED Phlebotomy certification (preferred) 1-2 years of experience in Phlebotomy (preferred)

Job Responsibilities:

Complete work following processes and protocols for safety, confidentiality, and sample integrity Document all information as required within expected timeframes Ensure specimen integrity by obtaining accurate patient identification and data during collection Take on complex tasks when asked and show initiative in handling tasks as needed Understand the importance of accuracy in all steps of the collection process and complete all work accurately and timely

Working Conditions:

Climbing: Occasionally Concentrating: Consistently Continuous Learning: Frequently Hearing (Conversation): Consistently Hearing (Other Sounds): Consistently Interpersonal Communication: Consistently Kneeling: Occasionally Lifting <10 Lbs: Consistently Lifting 50+ Lbs: Rarely Lifting 11-50 Lbs: Frequently Pulling: Occasionally Pushing: Occasionally Reaching: Consistently Reading: Consistently Sitting: Consistently Standing: Consistently Stooping: Occasionally Talking: Consistently Thinking/Reasoning: Consistently Use of Hands: Consistently Color Vision: Consistently Visual Acuity (Far): Consistently Visual Acuity (Near): Consistently Walking: Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community