Phlebotomist I - Internal Medicine - Full Time

Guthrie; Town of Big Flats (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision starting first

PTO starts Day 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with

Employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly, Inclusive Work Family

Job summary

Guthrie Medical Group in Big Flats, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist I to join our laboratory team. You will receive on-the-job training and perform blood collections with accuracy and patient service.

This role supports inpatient and outpatient needs, with potential travel and shift coverage; sign-on bonus up to $5,000 and benefits begin after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and specimens with proper patient identification and labeling.
• Assist with specimen transport and processing.
• Provide excellent customer service and clear communication.
• Perform phlebotomy using venous and capillary methods as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and work with hospital lab team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Phlebotomist I – Lab Collection | Up to a $5.000.00 Sign-On Bonus | Guthrie Medical Group in Big Flats, NY

Looking to start a career in Phlebotomy or expand your lab experience? Join Guthrie as a Phlebotomist I and receive on-the-job training in our laboratory team.

What You’ll Do

• Collect blood and other specimens using proper patient identification, labeling, handling, and transport procedures.
• Work with a hospital lab team focused on quality results, timely service, and a positive patient experience.
• Support inpatient and outpatient lab needs, including specimen processing, lab orders, and patient service.

Shift

• Shift may be between 7am-5pm

Benefits That Matter

• Up to a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for those who are eligible!
• Medical, Dental, Vision starting first of month after hire
• PTO starts Day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days)
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly, Inclusive Work Family – Be part of a team that feels like home

About Guthrie

Guthrie is a nationally recognized, non-profit, integrated health care system serving communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Guthrie is focused on improving health through clinical excellence and compassion, every patient, every time.

Joining the Guthrie team allows caregivers to become part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In every area and at every level, Guthrie caregivers are committed to serving the community and supporting patients through compassionate, high-quality care.

Position Summary

Responsible for the collection of blood and other specimens from all patient populations using prescribed procedures with accuracy, skill, professionalism, and superb customer service. Duties may require on and off-site phlebotomy, specimen transport and specimen delivery duties. Other specialized duties include patient registration, patient lab order management, processing specimens for testing, blood study kit handling, lab order entry, and acting as a first responder to emergency codes.

Education & License

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Experience

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or equivalent experience is desired.
• Medical terminology and/or knowledge of basic anatomy is preferred.
• Computer keyboard skills and navigation are required.

Essential Functions

As a phlebotomist, you will be responsible for obtaining quality blood samples using a variety of phlebotomy methods (venous and capillary) using standard safety equipment from all age groups with strict adherence to regulatory requirements and collection procedures. You may be required to provide rapid response to medical emergencies such as traumas and codes. Additional responsibilities include:

1. Accurate patient identification, quality specimen labeling, handling, and transportation.
2. Working with a variety of computer programs/systems.
3. Utilizing excellent customer relations and communication skills in performing phlebotomy
4. Answering the phone and interacting with patients, nurses, providers, and other health care professionals to ensure high customer satisfaction.
5. Demonstrating a positive and professional demeanor.
6. Working independently as well as within a team.
7. Demonstrating skills in coping, understanding, following written and verbal instructions, organization and prioritization, attention to detail, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
8. You will actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Other Duties

1. Phlebotomists may be required to support evening, night, weekend, or holidays shifts for both outpatient and inpatient specimen collection.
2. Phlebotomists may be required to travel to perform specimen collections.
3. May be occasionally required to travel.

• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $17.34 - $24.32/hour, depending on experience