Per Diem Phlebotomist: Impactful Patient Care & Lab Support

United Health Services, Inc.; Village of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

United Health Services Phlebotomist position at CMH involves safe and accurate specimen collection across inpatient, outpatient, and off-site settings. You will verify patient information, explain procedures, and help maintain specimen integrity while supporting efficient laboratory operations across Norwich, NY and Sidney, NY.

This per diem role emphasizes compassion, professional communication, and adherence to safety and privacy standards, with emphasis on timely, accurate test results to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
• Driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients, and off-site patients, including venipuncture, capillary collection, urine collections, breath testing, and glucose tolerance testing.
• Verify patient identity, test orders, and collection requirements before each draw to protect patient safety and specimen integrity.
• Enter and verify laboratory test orders in the EHR and coordinate with the care team to resolve incomplete requisitions.
• Prioritize STAT, timed, and routine draws and organize workload across rotational assignments.
• Support front-end laboratory operations by assisting with outpatient reception, coordinating patient flow, and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Specimen collection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NHA CPT certification (preferred)

Driver License

Tools

EHR software

Job description

United Health Services Phlebotomist position at CMH involves safe and accurate specimen collection across inpatient, outpatient, and off-site settings. You will verify patient information, explain procedures, and help maintain specimen integrity while supporting efficient laboratory operations across Norwich, NY and Sidney, NY.

This per diem role emphasizes compassion, professional communication, and adherence to safety and privacy standards, with emphasis on timely, accurate test results to