About this opportunity
Premiere Medical lists this Phlebotomist opportunity in hudson, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Phlebotomist
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.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
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
Superb attention to detail
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.
Travel Requirements: This position requires floating to all sites as needed.
Work Environment: 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:
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.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Worksite address
hudson, NY, 12534, US
Who can apply
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