Phlebotomist I

Talentify; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Excellent growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is looking for a Phlebotomist I to join a Rome, NY hospital laboratory team. You will collect blood and other specimens, label and process samples, and ensure accurate test requisitions are followed while maintaining specimen integrity.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of venipuncture experience, a high school diploma or GED, and comfort with Microsoft Office applications as part of daily tasks. Excellent patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Collects and stores specimens according to procedures and explains venipuncture process to patients.
• Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens per test orders.
• Ensure accuracy of requisitions and maintain specimen integrity.
• Attend annual department trainings and support patients with courteous service.

Skills

Venipuncture

Blood draws

Specimen labeling

Data entry

Specimen transport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Rome, NY location.

Responsibilities:

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders. Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Requirements:

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED 0-2 years of experience
• How many draws are required daily: 30-60
• What is the work environment (Drs office, Hospital, etc): Hospital Lab - Inpatient
• Are there any specialties (Peds, all ages, etc): All ages; pediatric to geriatric

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities