Phlebotomist I

Title:Phlebotomist I Location:1500 N James St, Rome, NY, USA, 13440 Duration: 3 months Shift: Mon - Fri. 5am-1:30pm. Possible rotating weekends Vaccination requirements: T-Dap Description: Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations. Position Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications Minimum 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience. Previous experience in a hospital or fast-paced laboratory preferred. Experience performing inpatient hospital blood draws is highly preferred. Comfortable working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Proficient in specimen processing, labeling, centrifuging, and packaging. High School Diploma or GED required. Phlebotomy certification, if required by state regulations. Basic Microsoft Office skills. Work Environment How many draws are required daily? 30-60 What is the work environment (Drs office, Hospital, etc)? Hospital Lab - Inpatient Are there any specialties (Peds, all ages, etc)? All ages; pediatric to geriatric Will this person work with a team or alone? Will have a partner that starts at 5 am. If call in occurs will work alone for short time. How many weeks of training are required at the start of this role? 3 to 4 weeks. Expectation this would be a qualified individual familiar with inpatient hospital draws.