Phlebotomist

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500754 Imaging AVAST-Nursing/SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 204 H

Compensation Range:

$18.71 - $25.27

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Collects, registers, and processes patient laboratory specimens using a variety of collection techniques, protocols, and computer systems. Follows rigorous patient identification protocols for all ages and complexity of patients. May perform EKG's. Services patients at any assigned location including Patient Service Centers, Clinics, and Nursing Homes and performs Home Draws. Exercises excellent judgment, problem-solving and customer service skills. Must be flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team. May be required to take on call responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greets and pleasantly interacts with patients. Verifies and reviews physician orders. Reconciles issues with patient or physician’s office, documents, and updates computer systems. Uses computer systems to accurate interpretation and entry of tests, as well as generation of accurate labels.
• Follows patient identification and order verification protocols before collection of the specimen. Performs safe venipuncture, heel or finger sticks following all age-specific and procedural protocols, as well as infection control and safety protocols. Labels all specimens according to protocols.
• Performs processing of specimens, including, aliquoting, and preparation for transport, including computer logging, packaging, and appropriate prioritization actions for specimen integrity.
• Maintains supplies. Places orders following PAR level guidelines. Receives and rotates stock according to expiration date. Maintains cleanliness and neatness of site. Monitors and maintains equipment, including disinfection, sharps management, and performance of maintenance and inspections. Troubleshoots issues.
• Answers phone and verbal customer inquiries, providing routine, as well as technical, information. Takes initiative to resolve all customer needs. Participates in all Quality Assurance monitors and initiatives, including data collection and statistics.
• Prioritize workload to visit multiple inpatient units to achieve timely specimen collection based upon patient need.
• May be reassigned as needed and without prior notice to work at varied locations. Has capability to travel to locations.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 1 year of phlebotomy experience required.
• or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Graduation from a phlebotomy training program required.

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

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Employment Type: Full time

Salary : $19 - $25