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Summit Health lists this Phlebotomist opportunity in city of white plains, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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About Our Company We’re a physician‑led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value‑based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high‑quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Job Description
Essential Job Functions
Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
Processes Stat specimens according to SMG SOP.
Prepares collection containers with appropriate preservatives for patients and gives instructions for proper collection of specimens at home (Urine & Stool). Properly measures and records a volume for a 24‑hr collection.
Properly collects a COC Urine Drug Screen.
Properly administers and collects a H. pylori Breath test.
Properly handles orders on minors.
Uses the correct procedure for completing paperwork and labeling of specimen for OVH Blood Bank specimens.
Processes satellite specimens and delivers them to the appropriate department.
Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for replenishing supplies in phlebotomy room and storage area.
Deletes/cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason. Ensures proper patient charge deletion according to departmental policy.
Recalls patients for follow‑up procedures or error correction as required. Documents callbacks in the lab logbook.
Utilizes LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.
Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
Required Competencies Demonstrates competency in all areas of adult phlebotomy*
Demonstrates competency in all areas of pediatric phlebotomy*
Demonstrates competency in all areas of infant phlebotomy*
Demonstrates competency in performing skin punctures*
Demonstrates competency in performing bleeding times including entering the result in the LIS and the logbook.
*Includes: Correct Order of Draw for multiple tube collection, using good judgment in evaluating specimens using established protocol, and demonstrating application of an adequate bandage to puncture site with explanation of puncture site care to patient.
General Job Functions
Properly check‑in a patient in a satellite lab, including arriving the patient on the day‑list.
Properly process lab and office collected specimens for transport to the main lab by courier.
Contact a courier for a Stat pickup in a satellite office.
Properly perform, log, and enter a result for a Rapid Strep and/or Hemoccult test in the LIS. Notify physician of critical (positive) result.
Train new staff in proper lab policies and procedures.
Other job duties as required.
Physical Job Requirements
Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)
Environmental Risks
Sharps
Latex
Combative Patients / Visitors
Blood‑borne Pathogens
Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non‑intact skin or tissue specimens
Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible
Unplanned or unexpected exposure
Education, Certification, Computer, and Training Requirements
High School Graduate/GED required. Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred.
0‑1 years experience. 2‑4 years preferred.
HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication, and team player skills required.
Ability to work with high degree of accuracy required.
One (1) year of previous receptionist experience preferred.
Experience in patient scheduling and orders management skills preferred. Knowledge of application software for patient scheduling and orders management preferred.
Experience with standard office equipment (phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, e‑mail/voice mail, label printer) preferred.
Experience with standard office technology in a Windows‑based environment preferred.
Travel
Travel to satellite locations as needed
Pay Range $17.60 – $21.30 Hourly. The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
About Our Commitment
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes medical, dental, life, disability, vision, FSA coverages and a 401(k) savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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