Phlebotomist

Astera Cancer Care; Dunes (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Cancer Care is seeking a professional phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. Under minimal supervision, you will collect blood samples from patients, ensure proper labeling, and send specimens to the laboratory for analysis.

You will maintain clean collection areas, adhere to quality and safety policies, and help with patient flow. A minimum of one year phlebotomy experience or approved licensure is required, along with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• At least one year phlebotomy experience or licensure from an accredited school.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current state licensure if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains documentation as described by the quality assurance program including logs and checklists.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures supplies are viable before use.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in house.
• Updates and files daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Follows OSHA and universal precautions; disposes of hazardous materials properly.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State licensure (where applicable)

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Why Join Us?Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatmentsAccess opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference.Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care.Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.Job Description:Pay Range: $18 - $23 per hourSCOPE: Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from patients. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. Properly identifies patient, draws blood samples and sends to laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.Processes incoming orders for lab testing.Processes in-house and in-coming reports.Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed.Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.Properly disposes of hazardous materials.Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires at least one year of phlebotomy experience or licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Current state licensure if applicable.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.