Phlebotomist II

Mindlance; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking a qualified phlebotomist to assist in performing venipuncture and specimen handling in a fast-paced lab setting in the New York area.

You will label, centrifuge, and store specimens, ensure chain-of-custody, and explain procedures clearly to patients while complying with OSHA standards and department protocols.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification required by state where employed.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and specimen collection accurately in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Match requisitions to specimens to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity per protocol.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Venipuncture technique

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Phlebotomy

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. This is a nonfloat role.

Vaccine Requirements

TB, MMR, Hep B

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM, Rotating Saturdays 7:00AM-12:00PM

Vaccine Requirements

TB, MMR, Hep B

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM, Rotating Saturdays 7:00AM-12:00PM

EEO

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