Phlebotomist, Part Time

About the role

Obtains blood samples from patients, residents, clients, and customers of all ages, from newborn to geriatrics, using the appropriate technique. Performs urine drug screen collections. Use hospital vehicle or personal vehicle, if hospital’s vehicle is unavailable to safely transport specimens, requisitions and supplies from clinics or offices to the appropriate laboratory department.

Responsibilities

• Coincide and obtain blood samples from patients, utilizing multiple devices (including syringes, butterflies, capillary tubes, etc.).
• Match blood test with correct collection container and preservative.
• Perform routine venipuncture, blood cultures and capillary blood gases in accordance with institutional policies.
• Utilize appropriate skin disinfectant to ensure test results are not compromised.
• Properly collect and process urines for drug analysis ensuring that the specimen is fresh (unaltered) and the forms carry all of the necessary information and signatures; 24 hour urine tests require a special preservative and notification of lab to obtain the proper collection container.
• Accurately label the collected specimens with either the correct bar code label or appropriate patient name, date, time date of birth and initials.
• Pick up specimens at any/all of the physician offices, clinics, or nursing homes. Maintain phlebotomy trays in a sanitary condition and restock them as needed.
• Accurately document refrigerator/freezer temperatures at the various draw stations.
• Inventory supplies at various drawing stations and help develop an order list to replenish stock.
• Notify the appropriate laboratory personnel when delivering a specimen that must be run STAT.
• Use the Laboratory Information System to order tests, print bar code labels, and fax results.
• Addresses ABN’s with confidentiality, tact and provides education to patients on their importance.
• Affords assistance with obtaining appropriate diagnosis codes from Physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of phlebotomy/medical assistant program with phlebotomy internship rotation or EMT experience preferred.
• Current NYS Driver’s License, clean driving record and personal vehicle preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in standard computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic office skills such as typing, sorting and record keeping.

Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in standard computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic office skills such as typing, sorting and record keeping.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$16.32-$19.58/hour

Schedule

Not specified.