Job Description
Job Title: Phlebotomist II
Duration: 3+ months
Location:52 Central Plz · Ilion, NY 1335
Shift Hours: 1st Shift/Mon-Fri 715a-345p, Rotating Saturdays 615a-12p (3.5-4hrs) Varied.
Interview Mode: On site
Vaccine Requirements: TB required, Hepatitis B
Summary
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.
Position Responsibilities
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Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
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Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
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Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of venipuncture (blood drawing) and/or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
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Demonstrates technique(s) using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
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Fully understands all of the physicians' orders.
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Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
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Labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required by test order.
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Checks all test requisitions or computer labels against script to ensure 100% accuracy.
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Packages specimens for transport.
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Stores specimen samples according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately labels, and follows different procedures as outlined by protocol to maintain specimen integrity during transport.
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Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations.
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Attends annual department trainings.
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Answers telephone calls and reads laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications
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Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed (as required in some states).
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Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
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High School Diploma or GED.
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2–4 years of experience.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 18.00/hr.