Laboratory Phlebotomist

Laboratory Phlebotomist

Tryfacta is seeking a Laboratory Phlebotomist for our client in Potsdam, NY 13676. This is an 8-week contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please apply now!

Position Title: Laboratory Phlebotomist

Location: Potsdam, NY 13676

Duration: 8 weeks (possible extension)

Work Schedule: Day 5x7.5-Hour (06:00 - 14:00)/Night 5x7.5-Hour (22:00 - 06:00) Hours: 37 hrs

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections for patients of all age groups, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
• Collect blood specimens using Vacutainer and syringe methods while following CLSI order of draw guidelines.
• Process, label, centrifuge, aliquot, store, and transport specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Perform special specimen collections, including blood cultures, oral glucose tolerance tests, finger sticks, heel sticks, and neonatal screening.
• Prioritize STAT, timed, and routine specimen collections to ensure timely patient care.
• Accurately document patient information and specimen collection in Epic EMR.
• Follow aseptic technique, infection control practices, and laboratory safety standards.
• Maintain specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, and transportation.
• Float between inpatient and outpatient laboratory settings as needed.
• Participate in on-call coverage and every-other-weekend rotations.

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Active New York State Phlebotomy License/Registration (if applicable) or eligibility required at submission.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Phlebotomy experience in a hospital or outpatient laboratory.
• Epic EMR experience is required (hard requirement).
• Experience performing venipuncture using Vacutainer and syringe methods.
• Proficient in pediatric and adult specimen collection, including finger sticks and heel sticks.
• Knowledge of CLSI order of draw, blood collection tubes, specimen handling, and laboratory safety protocols.
• Experience processing laboratory specimens, including centrifuging, aliquoting, labeling, and storage.
• Ability to work with inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Willingness to float between departments and work on-call as required.
• Availability to work a combination of day, evening, and night shifts, including every other weekend.

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.