Phlebotomist, Per Diem

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.).
• Matches blood test with correct collection container and preservative.
• Performs routine venipuncture, blood cultures and capillary blood gases in accordance with institutional policies.
• Utilizes 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.
• Address addresses ABN’s with confidentiality, tact and provides education to patients on their importance.
• Affords assistance with obtaining appropriate diagnosis codes from Physicians.
• Assists with 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.

Company

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.