Laboratory Assistant I - Phlebotomist

Company Overview

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview

Reports to Manager of Laboratory Services

In addition to adult and pediatric Phlebotomy, daily tasks will include, centrifuging, aliquoting and stabilizing patient specimens for transport via courier to the main campus lab or via the pneumatic tube system. Accurately register patients, insurance verification and verifying all patient demographics.

What You'll Do

• Performs proper venipuncture and post care of phlebotomy site along with labeling each specimen with 2 forms of ID with zero labeling errors.
• Perform registration and requisitioning and proper use of Meditech, Accureg and Cayuga connect. Participates in quality assurance and maintains inter and intra departmental work flow.
• Helps minimize butterfly usage throughout the PSC"s, maintains professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Stabilize and batch all specimens in a timely manner for courier pick up and or be able to send through the tube system properly.
• Maintains adequate inventory and is proficient in ordering supplies.
• Maintains all checklists and is able to trouble shoot when temperatures are out of range and assist with daily, weekly and monthly checklist completion.
• Maintain a compliant environment, including adherence to all lab and hospital procedures, HIPPAA standards and safety guidelines.
• Communicates in a positive and respectful manner with patients and coworkers.
• Infections control, proper screening of all patients, maintains hourly cleaning of all patient areas and draw rooms after completion of lab services.
• Is flexible and willing to make changes for the benefit of the team
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent

• External: Vocational phlebotomy (or related) course/program, or 1 year working phlebotomy experience.
• Internal: Completion of phlebotomy career-ladder program.
• Additional Qualifications: Good written and oral communication skills preferred. Require ability to prioritize work manage and adjust changes in work volumes. Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred.Physical Requirements - May require light lifting (up to 10 Lbs.) and carrying supplies. Repetitive use of hands (e.g. computer keyboard usage), sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time is often necessary.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Onsite
  
  

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.

 

Salary: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour

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Salary : $17 - $19