Lab Clinical Service Tech ( Phlebotomist ) - Per Diem

UR Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

10d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

UR Medicine’s Thompson Health is the premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region, recognized for its Magnet® designation since 2014. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits within a modern, caring, high-tech environment, including free onsite parking. Thompson Health fosters a culture of empowerment where interdisciplinary teams collaborate to improve care, and employee suggestions and ideas are valued. The company emphasizes growth, contribution, and celebration of success, guided by CARES values (Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service). Employee wellness is a priority, with initiatives like biometric screenings, wellness programs, access to an onsite gym, a Zen Room, and a Community Shared Agriculture program. Staff recognition is facilitated through platforms like Shining Stars and the CARESCount website. Executives with RN backgrounds ensure a strong understanding of the patient experience.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of sciences and human anatomy
Ability to work efficiently and independently
Flexibility and skills in prioritizing
Demonstration of the CARES Values at all times

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy exp. and proficiency preferred.
Draw station and specimen processing exp. highly preferred.
Requires the ability to work independently; while maintaining a clean, compliant and efficient site that services pediatric through geriatric customers.

Responsibilities

Providing assistance to the main testing lab by accepting specimens into the lab & preparing those specimens for testing.
Receiving work in the LIS, registering patients, ordering lab work, centrifuging & labeling specimens.
Providing quality phlebotomy services in order to obtain appropriate specimens for lab testing.
Ensuring high quality patient care while performing urgent and routine EKGs.
Requires ability to recognize panic level abnormal cardiac rhythms and or vital signs and communicate those findings to the cardiology department.
Perform phlebotomy on patients of various ages using sound judgment in age appropriate methods.
Perform specimen processing functions such as registration of patients, ordering lab work, preparing specimens for testing, answering phones, distributing reports, preparing specimens for reference lab.
Independently perform EKG testing.
Maintain a professional and friendly rapport with all patients, clients and coworkers.
Assist with clerical functions as assigned.
Demonstrate the CARES values consistently.
Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information and adheres to HIPAA policies.