Cancer Center Phlebotomist

Yale New Haven Health•Waterford, CT

About The Position

The Cancer Center Phlebotomist obtains venous blood samples through venipuncture and skin puncture and collects non-blood specimens from patients of all ages using proper technique. The role accurately enters laboratory orders into the hospital information system and performs point-of-care testing at select locations. The employee is expected to support YNHHS’s mission and vision and demonstrate its values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Previous phlebotomy experience and/or phlebotomy certification required.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Formal education and/or clinical training from an approved phlebotomy program.
ASCP certification.

Responsibilities

Collect high volumes of blood specimens, including skin-puncture and venipuncture samples, as well as nasal and throat swabs and other non-blood specimens, using appropriate techniques and maintaining specimen integrity.
Use systems for specimen identification, collection, transport, and disposal in accordance with internal and external policies and regulations.
Transcribe laboratory test orders in the outpatient setting.
Explain and administer Advance Beneficiary Notices to Medicare patients when an ordered service fails medical necessity.
Ensure laboratory requisitions include all required elements for compliance.
Verify the accuracy of paper and electronic orders before collecting specimens.
Organize and prioritize work to provide optimal patient care while following guidelines for specimen procurement, safety, and correct identification.
Recognize and evaluate complications that may arise during blood collection and select appropriate solutions, including for patients on anticoagulants, with radical mastectomies, syncope, difficult veins, or IVs.
Perform duties precisely and efficiently under continually changing conditions.
Instruct patients requiring special testing and outpatient patients on proper specimen collection.
Properly care for and use hospital equipment, including Vocera, handheld collection devices, printers, lab vehicles, carts, and point-of-care testing instrumentation.
Collect specimens and perform select point-of-care testing.
When necessary, drive a hospital or personal vehicle to homes, group homes, and skilled nursing facilities to collect blood and other specimens from patients and transport specimens to the laboratory.
Follow safety procedures when handling hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens.
Follow procedures for safe patient interactions and body mechanics.
Maintain clean, well-stocked work areas.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to support smooth department or unit operations.