What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Specimen Collector position at Labcorp?
Overview:
Labcorp is committed to helping people live happy and healthy lives by providing vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health.
Job Summary:
This role offers the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including clinics and laboratories, and to interact with a diverse range of patients and healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups
- Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests, etc.
- Process billing information and collect payments when required
- Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
- Maintain patient and specimen information logs
- Provide superior customer service to all patients
- Administrative and clerical duties as necessary
- Travel to additional sites when needed
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Phlebotomy certification or completed training program from an accredited agency or previous experience as a phlebotomist is required
- At least 2 years phlebotomy experience with all age patients
- Must have a Valid Driver's License and good driving record
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Comfortable working under minimal supervision
- Reliable transportation and clean driving record if applicable
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Benefits:
- Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
- Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only
