Phlebotomist II

Phlebotomist Position

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making work flow recommendations. Position responsibilities include experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc. Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders. Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Package specimens for transport. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum qualifications include valid phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of experience. This is a float role. Vax requirements are -TB, Hep-B run titer, if not immune candidate can be vaccinated or decline. Color vision screening needed.

Location: Floating between 8 locations, 2 in Utica NY, 2 in New Hartford NY, 2 in Rome NY, 1 in Barneveld NY, and 1 in Ilion NY. The candidate will train at 1 site before they begin floating to alternate sites daily.

Shift: Mon-Fri 545a-6p (8hrs varied), rotating Saturdays 615a-1230p (4.5-5.5hrs varied). Daily draws could vary between 30-40. Work environment includes patient service centers, and one doctor's office IOP. Specialties include peds & all ages. The person will work with a team or alone depending on the site. Training required: at least 2 weeks, more if required.

EEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."