Good Samaritan

American Addiction Centers•Skaneateles, NY

4d•$19 - $28•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 newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocols. The role also involves obtaining medical assistance when necessary, ensuring specimen collection is completed according to priority and scheduled times, and verifying that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Additionally, the Phlebotomist will resolve specimen identification and/or requisition problems, clarify requests, answer and screen telephone calls, and assist with inventory and supply/equipment maintenance. They will accept specimens from various customers, receive and sort specimens, and respond to additional specimen procurement requests. The position also includes ordering and verifying test requests, documenting information for quality assurance, reviewing pending and management reports, and generating/distributing reports. Assistance with billing and other business functions, as well as instructing employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry, are also part of the responsibilities. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year phlebotomy experience
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.

Nice To Haves

preferred

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.
Answers and screens telephone calls.
Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment.
Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers.
Receives and sorts specimens.
Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means.
Orders and verifies test requests.
Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
Reviews various pending and management reports.
Generates and distributes reports.
Provides assistance in support of billing and other business functions.
Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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