Good Samaritan

Advocate Health•Skaneateles, NY

2d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for verifying positive patient identification, assessing patient reactions to specimen procurement, and performing venipuncture and collecting other specimens from patients of all ages. They ensure specimens are collected according to protocol, properly labeled, and suitable for testing. The role also involves performing limited testing under CLIA guidelines, answering and screening calls, assisting with inventory and supplies, and processing specimens for transport and testing. Additionally, the Phlebotomist orders and verifies test requests, documents information for quality assurance, runs quality control checks, and notifies providers of critical results. They also perform laboratory result entry, proficiency testing, and generate reports. A key responsibility includes instructing employees and students in phlebotomy and related functions, and demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year phlebotomy experience, preferred
Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.
Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
Keyboarding and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good listening skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

1 year phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety.
Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.
Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times.
Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol.
Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures.
Answers and screens telephone calls.
Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment.
Provides assistance in support of Billing and other business functions.
Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers.
Receives and sorts specimens.
Packages and tracks specimens for transport.
Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments, while maintaining proper specimen identification.
Orders and verifies test requests.
Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
Runs quality control checks.
Takes appropriate action to notify providers of stat, critical and other abnormal results as defined by policy and procedure.
Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Reviews various pending and management reports.
Generates and distributes reports.
Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry and specimen processing functions.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program