Phlebotomist Trainee

University of Rochester; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a trainee to join the Phlebotomy department. The role features a 12‑week phlebotomy training program and hands‑on learning in patient settings.

You will greet patients, assist with registration, and practice blood collection procedures under supervision, while upholding HIPAA standards and high service quality. The position is full‑time, day shift, with pay in the defined hourly range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in customer service or administrative roles is preferred.
• Ability to word process documents and enter data efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 12‑week on‑the‑job phlebotomy training program with administrative duties.
• Learn patient reception, registration, and lab visit workflows.
• Perform phlebotomy‑related tasks under supervision and ensure patient safety.
• Handle patient information in accordance with HIPAA and privacy rules.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Word processing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology experience (preferred)

Job description

Department

500292 Phlebotomy

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586

Opening

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

500292 Phlebotomy

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCA 204 H

Compensation Range

$19.15 - $25.85

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Completes a 12 week on-the-job training program in phlebotomy and outpatient access administrative duties, including receiving classroom instruction, laboratory observation, and hands‑on training in patient settings. Topics include, but are not limited to, customer service, reception, patient registration, human anatomy and physiology, and blood collection protocols and techniques. Performs functions associated with patient information processing for laboratory visits.

Essential Functions

• Successfully completes 80 hours of phlebotomy training, including 100 successful venipunctures. Completes 20 additional hours of training in client services and specimen management to meet certification requirements.
• Upon completion of the associated Mandatory New Hire Trainings, completes duties as a trainee of phlebotomy. Confirms orders prior to collection per protocol. Labels samples in front of the patient per protocol. Performs safe venipuncture, following all age‑specific, infection control, and safety protocols. Greets patients to initiate positive laboratory experience, requests patient identification, assures use of two identifiers to verify the correct patient. Protects Personal Health Information (PHI) for patients as indicated by HIPAA regulations. Ensures cleanliness and order in the waiting room/lobby. Collects patient demographic and insurance information in an efficient, customer‑oriented manner. Accurately verifies patient demographics.
• Completes phlebotomy new hire employee mandatory trainings in LMS. Completes additional trainings, including eRecord training, lab information system registration and login, specimen receiving, client services, and receiving and registering new patients in the Patient Service Centers.
• Completes 50 hours of lecture on the Essentials of Phlebotomy with a passing grade as scheduled. Consistently demonstrates good classroom participation and adheres to the attendance policy.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues in a timely and professional manner. Assesses the urgency of unexpected situations and responds appropriately to expedite or solve as appropriate. Serves as a resource for handling complaints and utilizes service recovery concepts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related work experience in an administrative office or customer service field required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Medical terminology experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to word process documents and enter data into a database required
• Demonstrated skills related to achievement of customer satisfaction preferred

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.