Per Diem Phlebotomist

Summit Health•Yonkers, NY

1d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Per Diem Phlebotomist performs adult, pediatric, and infant phlebotomy and skin punctures; collects and processes blood and other specimens; and follows established procedures for specimen handling, testing, documentation, and patient instructions. The role includes work in satellite labs, coordination of specimen transport and courier pickups, inventory monitoring, patient check-in, and use of the laboratory information system (LIS). The phlebotomist may train new staff and adapt their schedule to meet emergency staffing needs. Travel to satellite locations is required as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification. The posting lists 0–1 years of experience, with 2–4 years preferred. Vocational or technical school training is preferred. The hourly pay range is $19.95–$24.42.

Requirements

Demonstrated competency in adult phlebotomy.
Demonstrated competency in pediatric phlebotomy.
Demonstrated competency in infant phlebotomy.
Demonstrated competency in skin punctures.
Demonstrated competency in performing bleeding times, including entering results in the LIS and logbook.
Know the correct order of draw for multiple-tube collection, use good judgment when evaluating specimens according to established protocol, and apply an adequate bandage while explaining puncture-site care to patients.
High school diploma or GED.
HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical school or diploma program.
2–4 years of experience.
One year of previous receptionist experience.
Experience with patient scheduling and order management.
Knowledge of application software for patient scheduling and order management.
Experience with standard office equipment, including phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, email/voicemail, and label printer.
Experience with standard office technology in a Windows-based environment.

Responsibilities

Use appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
Process stat specimens according to SMG standard operating procedures.
Prepare collection containers with appropriate preservatives and instruct patients on at-home urine and stool specimen collection.
Measure and record volumes for 24-hour collections.
Collect chain-of-custody urine drug screens.
Administer and collect H. pylori breath tests.
Handle orders for minors appropriately.
Complete paperwork and label specimens correctly for OVH Blood Bank specimens.
Process satellite specimens and deliver them to the appropriate department.
Monitor inventory and replenish supplies in the phlebotomy room and storage area according to protocol.
Delete or cancel orders when necessary, document the reason, and ensure patient charge deletions follow departmental policy.
Recall patients for follow-up procedures or error correction and document callbacks in the lab logbook.
Use the LIS for applicable job functions, including downtime procedures.
Adapt the work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
Check patients in at satellite labs, including arriving them on the day-list.
Process laboratory and office-collected specimens for courier transport to the main lab.
Contact a courier for stat pickups at satellite offices.
Perform, log, and enter Rapid Strep and/or Hemoccult test results in the LIS and notify the physician of positive critical results.
Train new staff in laboratory policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required.