Phlebotomist II

Mindlance; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking a Phlebotomist for a float role across eight NY locations, including Utica, New Hartford, Rome, Barneveld, and Ilion. The position runs Mon-Fri 5:45am–6:00pm with rotating Saturdays (early shifts) and typically 30–40 draws daily, training at a single site before floating to others.

Home base is the main branch at 28 Campion Rd, New Hartford, NY; 2 weeks of initial training are common, with longer training if needed. EEO statement applies.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification required in the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months’ venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen labeling; document maintenance data and decontaminate equipment as required.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients.
• Package, label and transport specimens; ensure correct test requisitions and temperatures for transport.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities

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. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states. 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.

Float Role Details

This is a float role. Vax requirements are -TB, Hep-B run titer, if not immune candidate can be vaccinated or decline. Color vision screening needed. Location? Floating between 8 locations. Will this candidate float? Yes. If so, what locations? I have 8 locations, 2 in Utica NY, 2 in New Hartford NY, 2 in Rome NY, 1 in Barneveld NY, and 1 in Ilion NY. Will the candidate train at the same location they are working? No. If not, what location will they train at? They will train at 1 site before they begin floating to alternate sites daily. What shift (days and time) will the candidate be working? Mon-Fri 545a-6p (8hrs Varied), Rotating Saturdays 615a-1230p (4.5-5.5hrs varied). How many draws are required daily? This could vary between 30-40. What is the work environment (Drs office, Hospital, etc)? Patient service centers, and one doctor's office IOP. Are there any specialties (Peds, all ages, etc)? Peds & All ages. Will this person work with a team or alone? I have some multi person sites and some sites where they will work alone. How many weeks of training are required at the start of this role? We usually do at least 2 weeks of training, more if required. Floating Position. We would do their home base closest to their home, which I wouldn't know until I pick a candidate, but we use the main branch as the home base when we submit the Reqs, which would be 28 Campion Rd. New Hartford NY.

EEO Statement

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”