Registered Phlebotomist: Blood Collection & Lab Support

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health’s Canton-Potsdam Hospital is seeking a Registered Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary draws in accordance with professional guidelines. You will ensure accurate labeling, proper specimen handling, and timely submission of test information while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

The role involves collaborating with care teams to maintain documentation, support accreditation standards, and uphold ASCP guidelines to deliver high-quality laboratory

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) OR ASCP registered phlebotomist OR NHA certified phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

• Applying knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic and sterile techniques and phlebotomy equipment, performs blood collection procedures by venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques, selecting the phlebotomy site taking into consideration the condition of the patient and site, age group and the type of test requested by the health care provider. Perform finger or heel sticks for micro-samples of capillary blood on neonates to adults as required.
• Selects proper vacutainer tubes for testing using various sized needles, syringes, and or butterfly collection devices in order to collect appropriate specimens for testing.
• Ensures that all specimens are properly, accurately and completely labeled, and that the proper documentation initiating testing is submitted with all required documentation. Contacts the appropriate patient care unit, physician office or outpatient clinic when specimens are incorrectly identified or submitted, obtaining additional needed information and/or patient information in order to ensure proper testing and interpretive data is received.
• Performs duties and responsibilities related to the handling and transport of laboratory specimens, including receiving and accessioning specimens from inpatient and outpatient locations, conducting order entry and patient registration in reference lab information systems, accessioning specimens, receiving test results from reference laboratories, transporting specimens from the point of collection to the lab for processing.
• At all times, provides service excellence and service recovery in the delivery of services to patients and in interaction with internal and external partners.

Education

ASCP registered phlebotomist

NHA certified phlebotomist

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Job description

Rochester Regional Health’s Canton-Potsdam Hospital is seeking a Registered Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary draws in accordance with professional guidelines. You will ensure accurate labeling, proper specimen handling, and timely submission of test information while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

The role involves collaborating with care teams to maintain documentation, support accreditation standards, and uphold ASCP guidelines to deliver high-quality laboratory