Phlebotomist

Centers Health Care; Town of Ghent (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Laboratory in Ghent, NY is seeking Phlebotomists to work weekdays from 8 AM to 7 PM. The ideal candidate has 2 years of phlebotomy experience and strong interpersonal skills, with duties spanning patient prep, blood draws, labeling, and specimen handling.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, following the order of draw, and ensuring accurate records. The role reports to the Phlebotomy Supervisor and requires flexibility to work at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred
• If no certificate, completion of hospital or major lab training program is required
• Understanding of standard blood drawing practices and procedures
• 2 years proven experience as a phlebotomist
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Able to work nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
• Adherence to safety regulations, PPE use, and procedure manuals
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Valid state driver’s license with clean driving record
• Adequate automobile insurance and vehicle in good condition

Responsibilities

• Identify patients accurately using wristbands or documents
• Assemble supplies and equipment for specimen collection
• Determine priority (Stat, timed, routine)
• Perform venipuncture using appropriate method
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Draw blood and label specimens correctly
• Dispose of sharps and medical waste safely
• Follow test tube order of draw and use PPE
• Ensure sample quality and adequacy for tests
• Maintain patient confidentiality and records
• Collect and process Covid-19 tests if trained
• Attend required meetings and training

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient interaction

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician certificate

Hospital or major lab training program

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Phlebotomist

Centers Laboratoryis actively searching forPhlebotomiststo workweekdays8 AM - 7 PMfor our Laboratory located inGhent, NY. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of prior experience along with 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 phlebotomists, 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

• Receives assignments, assembles 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 andrequesthelp 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 aftercare

• Maintain a clean and sanitary space

• If trained on specimen storage and centrifugation, use all appropriate procedures

• Ensure patient confidentiality

• Must be capable of collecting and processing Covid-19 tests

• Attends 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

• Adequate automobile insurance

• Vehicle in good driving condition

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