Lab Assistant I - Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

32d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant I - Phlebotomist performs outpatient phlebotomy and specimen-handling duties at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, with the ability to work at other area locations as scheduled or assigned. The role performs venipuncture and post-care, identifies and labels specimens using two forms of patient identification, registers patients, processes requisitions, and uses Epic. It also supports timely specimen preparation and transport, outpatient inventory and reporting needs, required documentation, laboratory workflow, quality assurance, training, and compliance with organizational and laboratory policies. This is a per-diem role with flexible daytime scheduling. Anticipated shifts are eight hours and are assigned during outpatient laboratory operating hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon. Rotating Saturdays and holidays may be scheduled according to departmental and patient needs. Travel of 0%–10% may be expected. The stated pay range is $17.79–$24.04 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a vocational phlebotomy or related course/program, or two years of phlebotomy work experience.
Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving frequent movement and repetitive hand use, and sitting, squatting, walking, or standing for long periods, up to six hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and provide post-care of the phlebotomy site.
Label each specimen using two forms of patient identification, with zero labeling errors.
Register patients accurately, complete requisitions, and use Epic effectively.
Label, process, and prepare patient specimens for laboratory testing.
Complete specimen batches promptly for courier pickup or send specimens through the tube system correctly.
Communicate outpatient inventory needs and handle system reporting requests.
Complete outpatient daily, weekly, and monthly checklists and other documentation requirements.
Follow organizational policies and laboratory procedures, including HIPAA standards, infection-control practices, and safety guidelines.
Participate in quality assurance programs and maintain departmental workflow requirements.
Maintain educational requirements, attend outpatient in-services, and complete assigned training related to outpatient lab workflows.
Remain flexible and adapt to changes for the benefit of the team.