Phlebotomist - Hematology/Oncology

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Pay Range: $18 - $23 per hour

Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Properly identifies patient, draws blood samples and sends to laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.

Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.

Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.

Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.

Processes incoming orders for lab testing.

Processes in-house and in-coming reports.

Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.

Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.

Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed.

Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Complies with regulatory agency standards. Properly disposes of hazardous materials.

Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.

Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Minimum Qualifications: Position requires at least one year of phlebotomy experience or licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. New York Oncology Hematology