Phlebotomist II

Talentify; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Phlebotomist II in Amsterdam, NY for a clinical laboratory role. The candidate will perform venipuncture, collect and label specimens, and ensure proper handling according to protocols.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting workflows, providing training, and maintaining specimen integrity while complying with OSHA regulations. Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience required; high school diploma or GED is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures and related procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing assigned duties, troubleshooting, training and workflow recommendations.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures; explains venipuncture process clearly and courteously.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Centrifugation

Data entry

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist II for their Amsterdam, 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 2-4 years of experience

Why Should You Apply?

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