PRN COVID Testing Swab Technician/MA

Looking for a PRN Swab Technician/MA to complete swabbing and specimen collection in a clinical and mobile setting. Hiring PRN.

PRN COVID Testing Swab Technician/MA - Job description but not limited to: Under the direction of a Provider and Clinical Manager, the Swabbing Technician performs assigned test in a clinic and mobile setting. This may include verifying patient information, maintaining patient privacy. Reviewing and/or recording test results. Responsible for ensuring patient flow, maintaining neat, clen and safe patient car area. Promoting patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner, and safeguarding patient confidentiality.

Job Duties:

Greets, receives, and prepares patients for testing.

Performs Covid laboratory tests on patients as provided by established protocol

Performs Rapid Test for COVID-19 testing

Properly label and store collected specimen

Fill and complete Return Specimen Count Form

Prepare Specimens for the predetermined lab courier

Maintains nursing stations and examination areas in a manner consistent with OSHA standards and Universal Precautions procedures

Maintains inventory of medical supplies and materials

Coordinates patient flow

Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy

Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities

Applies safety principles as identified by established policy

Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals

Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality

Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

H.S. Diploma required

Certified Medical Assistant required

Phlebotomy - 2 years

BLS Certification required

Minimum of 2 years of MA experience in urgent care and lab setting preferred

Bilingual skills a plus

Ability to work weekdays and weekends

Ability to drive to different sites for testing

Ability to work with high volume of patients conducting COVID-19 tests