Phlebotomist II

Talentify; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Phlebotomist II for its Latham, NY location. The role involves collecting blood samples, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring accurate documentation. Training and workflow improvements are part of the responsibilities.

Minimum 1–2 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting, proficiency with MS Office, and a HS diploma or GED are required. Opportunities for growth and health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing assigned duties, troubleshooting, training and workflow improvements.
• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge, maintain data, and decontaminate.
• Collect and store specimens; clearly explain venipuncture process to patients.
• Match orders to requisitions; label tubes; centrifuge; split and freeze specimens as required.
• Store specimens at required temperatures and transport to preserve integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Answer calls and relay lab results to inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist II for their Latham, 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.
• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• 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. Package specimens for transport.
• 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.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED

Why Should You Apply?

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