Phlebotomist II - Laboratory Collection - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise • Corning, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist II is responsible for accurately and professionally collecting blood and other specimens from patients of all ages, following prescribed procedures and providing excellent customer service. The role supports inpatient and outpatient laboratory needs, including specimen processing and transport, patient registration, laboratory order management, and patient service. Duties may include on- and off-site phlebotomy, specimen delivery, study-kit handling, paternity testing, breath alcohol testing, laboratory order entry, and serving as a first responder to emergency codes and MTP situations. The position is per diem, with flexible evening hours. The employee may be required to rotate evening, night, weekend, or holiday duty with coworkers and attend job-related in-service classes or workshops. This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory setting or completion of phlebotomy training at a vocational or other training center.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer competency and ability to navigate information systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary customer service representative and liaison for the laboratory.
• Provide patients and other customers with specimen collection instructions and help ensure they are followed.
• Verify patient identity using at least two accepted identifiers and match specimens with the correct orders.
• Check computer orders, specimen requirements, and collection supplies before obtaining samples.
• Collect blood from infants through adults using appropriate aseptic techniques, and provide appropriate post-procedure care.
• Label and document specimens accurately, completely, and promptly in accordance with standard operating procedures, in the patient's presence.
• Report unusual circumstances to supervisory personnel.
• Use appropriate macro- and micro-collection techniques for inpatients and outpatients, avoiding unnecessary use of specialized devices.
• Organize, prioritize, transport, and distribute laboratory workload, notifying relevant departments according to protocols.
• Perform patient registration and laboratory order entry or transcription; may work at off-site patient draw stations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including phlebotomy trays, counters, chairs, and carts.
• Manage multiple tasks and changing priorities and deadlines.
• Monitor supplies, notify supervisors of supply status, and assist with unpacking and arranging deliveries.
• Follow procedures for specimen transport, shipping, receipt, processing, documentation, centrifugation, and separation.
• Maintain current knowledge of patient identification and preparation, collection sites and equipment, anticoagulants and preservatives, and specimen transport, processing, and storage.
• Review submitted blood, urine, and other body-fluid specimens for proper labeling and required information before acceptance.
• Follow study-kit directions, process specimens, and enter applicable charges.
• May perform therapeutic phlebotomy, including taking and documenting vital signs, volume collected, patient reactions, and post-phlebotomy care.
• Assist with training students and new staff by demonstrating techniques when requested.
• Follow safety practices, organizational and departmental policies, and established procedures.
• Resolve problems through unit meetings and other appropriate channels.
• Use equipment and supplies appropriately and cost-effectively, charge supplies accurately, and use available resources prudently.
• Recognize emergencies, initiate the appropriate response, and consult a supervisor when needed; act as a first responder to most emergency codes and primarily transport blood products during MTP situations.
• Represent the organization professionally and courteously when interacting with patients, families, and the health care team.
• Participate in performance-improvement activities and provide age-specific care that considers patients' physical, communication, safety, nutritional, and psychosocial needs.
• Use computer programs and information systems proficiently and perform other clerical and technical duties as assigned.
• Use vehicles as needed while respecting hospital property and motor vehicle laws.
• Attend relevant in-service classes or workshops and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Friendly, inclusive work family and team environment.
• On-the-job training in the laboratory team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED