Phlebotomist

03 UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

United Health Services (UHS) Chenango Memorial Hospital is seeking a per diem Phlebotomist to collect and prepare specimens across inpatient, outpatient, and off-site settings. You will verify patient information and orders, explain procedures, and support a calm, compassionate patient experience.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen labeling and handling, and entering orders in the EHR, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and timely results to guide patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatient, outpatient, and assigned off-site patients, including venipuncture, capillary collection, urine collections, breath testing, and glucose tolerance testing, to support accurate and timely laboratory diagnosis.
• Verify patient identity, test orders, and collection requirements before each draw to protect patient safety, support specimen integrity, and reduce pre-analytic errors.
• Enter and verify laboratory test orders in the EHR, confirm diagnosis and authorization documentation when applicable, and resolve incomplete or inconsistent requisition details to support compliant order processing and uninterrupted patient care.
• Prioritize STAT, timed, and routine draws and organize workload across rotational assignments, including bedside, outpatient draw sites, nursing home coverage, and pre-admission testing support to meet turnaround-time expectations.
• Process, label, store, and transport specimens according to established procedures so samples arrive in the laboratory in proper condition for testing and analysis.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification or equivalent

Tools

Driver License

Job description

Position Overview

Position Overview The Phlebotomist at United Health Services (UHS) Chenango Memorial Hospital (CMH) plays an important role in delivering safe, accurate, and timely patient care by collecting and preparing specimens across inpatient, outpatient, and off‑site settings. With a calm and compassionate approach, they verify patient information and test orders, explain procedures clearly, and help patients feel comfortable throughout the collection process. Working closely with laboratory and clinical teams, the Phlebotomist maintains specimen integrity, supports efficient operations, and contributes to reliable test results that help guide diagnosis and treatment. At UHS, every connection matters, and each collection helps patients receive the care they need.

Work Locations: UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY UHS Primary Care, Sidney, NY There is more than one location associated with this position. This is either because there are multiple openings at different sites, or the successful candidate will be required to float across multiple UHS facilities. Your recruiter and hiring manager will clarify expectations during the interview process.

Work Shift and Schedule: This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

Compensation Range: $18.56 - $26.92 per hour, depending on experience

• This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatient, outpatient, and assigned off‑site patients, including venipuncture, capillary collection, urine collections, breath testing, and glucose tolerance testing, to support accurate and timely laboratory diagnosis. Verify patient identity, test orders, and collection requirements before each draw to protect patient safety, support specimen integrity, and reduce pre‑analytic errors. Select appropriate collection equipment and assess patient‑specific factors, including age, vein access, fasting status, and tolerance for the procedure to deliver safe, high‑quality specimen collection. Enter and verify laboratory test orders in the EHR, confirm diagnosis and authorization documentation when applicable, and resolve incomplete or inconsistent requisition details to support compliant order processing and uninterrupted patient care. Prioritize STAT, timed, and routine draws and organize workload across rotational assignments, including bedside, outpatient draw sites, nursing home coverage, and pre‑admission testing support to meet turnaround‑time expectations. Process, label, store, and transport specimens according to established procedures so samples arrive in the laboratory in proper condition for testing and analysis. Support front‑end laboratory operations by assisting with outpatient reception, answering phones, coordinating patient flow, maintaining supply stock, and completing related clerical and operational tasks that keep the department running efficiently.

Scope and Impact

Contribute directly to patient care, laboratory quality, and care team decision‑making by obtaining accurate specimens that support diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment planning. Exercise judgment within established procedures to identify collection issues, patient reactions, documentation gaps, or specimen concerns and elevate concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician, nurse, or leader. Work under general supervision while maintaining accountability for assigned collections, documentation accuracy, specimen handling, and service standards across varied clinical settings. Build positive patient interactions at the point of care by explaining procedures clearly, helping reduce anxiety, and creating a professional, respectful experience during each encounter. Support department effectiveness by assisting with downtime workflows, system recovery activities, and onboarding or training support for new team members as assigned. As applicable to your role, support operational and departmental needs through occasional travel between organizational locations and, when required, operation of a system‑owned vehicle; maintain eligibility to meet organizational driving requirements when such travel is necessary.

Compliance and Professional

Follow established policies for patient identification, specimen labeling, infection prevention, sharps safety, biohazard disposal, PPE use, and standard precautions to maintain a safe clinical and laboratory environment. Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the EHR and related systems to support regulatory compliance, medical necessity requirements, and continuity of care. Complete required orientation, annual education, competency validation, and department training within established timeframes to remain current in phlebotomy practice and laboratory procedures. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications, documentation, and work activities in accordance with organizational policy and applicable healthcare regulations. Perform assigned duties during scheduled system downtimes and recovery periods using approved procedures to maintain service continuity and documentation accuracy. Adhere to current department on‑call policy requirements to ensure timely patient care. Safeguard sensitive data by following established security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations. As applicable to your role, support cybersecurity and data protection requirements throughout the supplier lifecycle by coordinating vendor risk assessments, monitoring third‑party compliance, and promptly reporting identified supply chain or cybersecurity risks.

Additional Expectations

Contribute to a team‑oriented environment that supports shared success, continuous improvement, and a strong sense of belonging across the laboratory and care teams. Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and service excellence in each interaction to strengthen the patient experience and foster a workplace where people feel valued and supported. Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions. Execute responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs.

Position Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification or equivalent
• Driver License
• Up to 1 year of direct experience performing the exact or very similar duties required by the job within the same role or function
• Up to 1 year of experience in the same work environment or setting (hospital, practice, department/division)
• Up to 1 year of technical/systems experience using specialized tools, software, or equipment required for the role

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long‑term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two‑thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

UHS proudly offers benefits to all full‑time employees and part‑time employees who are hired into a regular position of at least 24 hours per week (60% FTE).

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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