Mobile Phlebotomist

Centers Health Care; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Laboratory in Rochester, NY is actively seeking Phlebotomists to join a Skilled Nursing Facility network. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience and strong interpersonal skills.

The role involves collecting blood samples, labeling, and ensuring specimen integrity while adhering to safety standards. Training and orientation will be provided, with potential for multi-location assignments in the region.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred; without certificate must have completed a hospital or major lab training program.
• Two years proven experience as a phlebotomist with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identify patients using a wristband, documents or through known visual identification.
• Receive assignments, assemble supplies and equipment required to perform specimen collection according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health, etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax.
• Draw blood using proper equipment and techniques.
• Label test tubes correctly and send or deliver them for testing.
• Follow the proper test tube order of draw.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and maintain accurate patient records.
• Attend required company meetings and training programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician certificate

Hospital or major lab training program

Job description

Centers Laboratory is actively searching forPhlebotomiststo work for a Skilled Nursing Facility located in Rochester, NY.The ideal candidate will have 2 years of prior experience and excellent interpersonal skills!

Reports to: Phlebotomy Supervisor

Will work in multiple locations

Position Summary:

Phlebotomists are professionals who specialize in drawing blood from patients. Their responsibilities include interviewing and preparing the patient for the blood draw. They are required to follow strict precautionary safety procedures in order to limit the risk of contact with potentially infectious blood and other bodily fluids.

Record keeping and labeling are also major duties of phlebotomist, to ensure that the right tests are performed on the correct blood specimens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify patients using a wristband, documents or through known visual identification
• Receive assignments, assemble supplies and equipment required to perform specimen collection according to established standards, policies, and procedures
• Accurately identifies priorities such as Stat, timed, or routine
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Draw blood using proper equipment and techniques
• Keep all sharps, needles, and equipment out of reach of the patient and properly dispose of these and all medical waste
• Follow the proper test tube order of draw
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples for the test and tube required
• Label test tubes correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Does not attempt to draw any patient more than two times andrequest help if necessary
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Keep accurate patient records
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• Monitor the patient for reactions; monitor equipment operations
• Educate patient on immediate after care
• Maintain a clean and sanitary space
• If trained on specimen storage and centrifugation, use all appropriate procedures
• Ensure patient confidentiality
• Attend all required company meetings and training programs

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred
• Without certificate must have completed a hospital or major lab training program
• Understanding of standard blood drawing practices and procedures
• 2 years proven experience as a phlebotomist
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Able and flexible to work nights, evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
• Strict adherence to safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Valid State issued driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must have adequate automobile insurance
• Must have access to a vehicle in good driving condition