Registered Phlebotomist - Canton-Potsdam Hospital (Part-Time, Variable Shifts)
About The Position
The Registered Phlebotomist performs blood collection procedures using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques within the defined scope of practice and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation requirements, certification standards, professional guidelines, and American Society of Clinical Pathology standards. Collection procedures take into account the patient's condition and site, age group, and the test requested by the health care provider. The role also ensures required information and documentation are submitted accurately and promptly. The position handles laboratory specimens throughout the collection and processing workflow, including specimen labeling, documentation, accessioning, order entry, patient registration in reference laboratory information systems, receipt of reference laboratory results, and specimen transport. It provides service excellence and service recovery to patients and internal and external partners. This is a part-time position at Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam, New York, working 22.5 hours per week on 8-hour variable shifts, with an every-other-weekend rotation. The posted pay range is $19.20–$28.97; individual rates may vary based on position details and other factors.
Requirements
- One of the following: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) registered phlebotomist, or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certified phlebotomist.
- Apply knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic and sterile techniques, and phlebotomy equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture, selecting a collection site based on the patient's condition, age group, and requested test.
- Perform finger or heel sticks to collect capillary micro-samples from neonates through adults as required.
- Select appropriate vacutainer tubes and use needles, syringes, or butterfly collection devices to collect specimens.
- Ensure specimens are accurately and completely labeled and submit the required testing documentation.
- Contact patient care units, physician offices, or outpatient clinics to resolve specimen identification or submission issues and obtain information needed for proper testing and interpretation.
- Handle and transport laboratory specimens, including receiving and accessioning specimens from inpatient and outpatient locations.
- Conduct order entry and patient registration in reference laboratory information systems; receive test results from reference laboratories.
- Transport specimens from the collection point to the laboratory for processing.
- Provide service excellence and service recovery when interacting with patients and internal and external partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
