Phlebotomist II

Title: Phlebotomist II

Location: 16 W Bridge St, Saugerties, NY 12477

Duration: 3 Months

Schedule: Mon - Fri. 7:15am-3:45pm, alternating Saturdays

Summary:

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of experience

Additional Comments/Requirements:

• NE Hiring Initiative.
• This a Non Float position.
• Vaccine requirements are: TB, MMR, Varicella and color vision will need to be completed.
• Will the candidate train at the same location they are working? Yes
• How many draws are required daily? 50-60
• What is the work environment (Drs office, Hospital, etc)? Patient Service Center
• Are there any specialties (Peds, all ages, etc)? All ages
• Will this person work with a team or alone? 1 other person
• How many weeks of training are required at the start of this role? Depends on how quickly they pick it all up