Phlebotomist

University of Rochester•Town of Henrietta, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued. This position involves collecting, registering, and processing patient laboratory specimens using various collection techniques, protocols, and computer systems, following rigorous patient identification protocols for all ages and complexity of patients. The role may also involve performing EKGs and servicing patients at various assigned locations including Patient Service Centers, Clinics, Nursing Homes, and performing Home Draws. The individual must exercise excellent judgment, problem-solving, and customer service skills, be flexible, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. On-call responsibilities may be required.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Less than 1 year of phlebotomy experience OR Graduation from a phlebotomy training program
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy
Customer service experience

Responsibilities

Collects, registers, and processes patient laboratory specimens using a variety of collection techniques, protocols, and computer systems.
Follows rigorous patient identification protocols for all ages and complexity of patients.
May perform EKG's.
Services patients at any assigned location including Patient Service Centers, Clinics, and Nursing Homes and performs Home Draws.
Exercises excellent judgment, problem-solving and customer service skills.
Must be flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
May be required to take on call responsibilities.
Greets and pleasantly interacts with patients.
Verifies patient demographic/insurance information and reviews physician orders.
Reconciles issues with patient or physician’s office, documents, and updates computer systems.
Uses multiple computer systems to complete patient and billing registrations, including conversion of diagnostic verbiage to billing codes, accurate interpretation and entry of tests, as well as generation of accurate labels.
Follows patient identification and order verification protocols before collection of the specimen.
Performs safe venipuncture, heel or finger sticks and directs the collection of other specimens, such as throat cultures, urine, and stool, following all age-specific and procedural protocols, as well as infection control and safety protocols.
Labels all specimens according to protocols.
Performs processing of specimens, including centrifugation, aliquoting, and preparation for transport, including computer logging, packaging, and appropriate prioritization actions for specimen integrity.
Maintains supplies.
Places orders following PAR level guidelines.
Receives and rotates stock according to expiration date.
Maintains cleanliness and neatness of site.
Monitors and maintains equipment, including daily temperature documentation, disinfection, sharps management, and performance of maintenance and inspections.
Troubleshoots issues.
Answers phone and verbal customer inquiries, providing routine, as well as technical, information.
Takes initiative to resolve all customer needs.
Participates in all Quality Assurance monitors and initiatives, including data collection and statistics.
Performs EKG’s following all laboratory and infection control processes.
May be reassigned as needed and without prior notice to work at varied locations.
Has capability to travel to locations.
Other duties as assigned.