Registered Phlebotomist - Massena, NY

Job Title: Phlebotomist (Registered)
Department: Lab Services              
Location:  Massena Hospital                          
Hours Per Week: 40 scheduled weekly hours
Schedule:  8 hour variable shift,  primarily days with occasional evening / night shift, every 3 weekend required                       
     

SUMMARY:

Provides coverage for department's front desk when needed, to include answering telephone, directing patients and/or visitors to appropriate area, completing required paperwork prior to lab procedures being performed

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Laboratory technical staff as needed, performing tasks such as retrieving and printing reports, separating and preparing specimens for the reference laboratory, logging specimens in laboratory computer system, etc.

• Delivers completed lab reports to Emergency Department and other areas of the hospital as needed.

• Explains procedure to patient before beginning and cleans patient's skin in the area from which blood is to be drawn.

• Collects blood samples by micro collection techniques and venipuncture, finger, toe or heel stick as required for infants, children, adults, and elderly patients.

• Draws specimen for blood cultures and alcohols which requires special preparation of patients.

• Completes chain of custody forms and collects for urine drug screens.

• Reports changes in patient's behavior or condition to nursing personnel or Laboratory Director and physician's office.

• Draws blood and collects other specimens as required for patients in nursing homes and other health care facilities in which the hospital provides phlebotomy services.

• Labels test tubes with appropriate data (e.g., date and test time when appropriate, patient name, social security number) immediately following phlebotomy.

• Notifies Medical Technologist, reporting the status and location of the specimen, when a sample has been collected.

• Signs requisition and notes the date and time of collection. Logs the specimen in the laboratory information system.

• Disposes of used needles according to hospital procedures and returns specimen to the various laboratory departments.

• As hospital courier, is responsible or delivering and picking-up items such as, but not limited to delivering completed lab reports and appropriate supplies to physician's offices, outreach clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities as needed.

• Responsible for maintaining hospital courier car. Reports any problems immediately to supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• National Accredited Certification in Phlebotomy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and/or families in order to gain their cooperation and alleviate apprehension.

• Previous experience as a phlebotomist, nursing assistant, or other allied health care worker preferred.

UNION:

CSEA - Civil Service Employees Association (MH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$16.70 - $22.49

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, se