Phlebotomist

Looking for a Great Place to Work in the Hudson Valley … We’re Hiring! Premier Medical Group is comprised of more than 500 dedicated team members who make patient care a top priority every day. As an all-specialty medical practice, Premier Medical Group offers depth of care in both medical and surgical specialties in the fields of urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology, neurology, podiatry, dermatology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and internal medicine, including pulmonology, nephrology, and family practice. We offer a full range of competitive and innovative benefits to our employees, including comprehensive medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time-off, paid holidays, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and much more! If you’re looking to join a team of exemplary employees, you’re committed to providing exceptional patient care, and you personify our core values, then we encourage you to explore our current openings. Current Openings Who We Are Life at PMG Current Openings Location: 243 North Rd Poughkeepsie, NY Job Id: 2244 # of Openings: 1 Division: Clinical Laboratory Classification : Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Laboratory Hours/Travel - Monday - Friday 7:45am-4:15pm / requires travel About Premier Medical Group: Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is a leading multi-specialty medical practice dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across multiple locations in New York. With over 550 employees and a strong provider network, we are committed to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and outstanding patient experience. We strive to recruit and retain top-tier clinical and non-clinical talent that reflects our values, supports our mission, and drives our continued growth. Summary/Primary Role: The Phlebotomist will be responsible for identifying the best method for retrieving specimens,preparing specimens for laboratory testing, while maintaining top standards of safety protocol. (Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time) Verifies clinical lab test orders and brings discrepancies to the attention of appropriate clinical staff. Verifies patient information with two patient identifiers. Deciphers best method for obtaining blood sample depending on the specific patient Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks. Disposes of contaminated sharps in accordance with applicable laws, standards and policies. Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection; maintains daily tallies of collections performed. Maintains quality results by following department procedures and complying with legal regulations Practices infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment Qualifications: Certified in Phlebotomy 1-2 years’ phlebotomy experience preferred Proficiency in collecting blood samples Ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner Knowledge of laboratory computer preferred Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibility. Expected Hours of Work: An Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours with overtime required as scheduled. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Premier Medical Group also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary. The base annual salary range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00. Travel Requirements: This position requires floating to all sites as needed. This position operates in a clinical outpatient setting and routinely involves direct interaction with patients, providers, and clinical staff. The work environment may involve exposure to infectious disease, bodily fluids, medical equipment, cleaning agents, and varying patient conditions. Standard precautions, PPE, and adherence to safety protocols are required at all times. Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role: This is a safety-sensitive position, requiring alertness, sound judgment, and adherence to patient safety standards at all times. Regularly required to stand, walk, and move between rooms throughout the day. Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting or moving supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds; Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through electronic systems. Additional: This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities.Premier Medical Group will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an onsite role based in the Hudson Valley, NY. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Premier Medical Group does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr Premier Medical Group