Laboratory Assistant I / Phlebotomist - Full Time - Nights - (UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:
As a Laboratory Assistant I and Phlebotomist, I am responsible for receiving and identifying patients, collecting blood and other specimens, and performing clerical tasks within the laboratory. I work under the supervision of the Laboratory Director and assist with non-technical duties to support technical personnel. My role requires maintaining specimen integrity, following proper collection protocols, and ensuring accurate labeling of specimens from diverse patient populations.
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Director of Laboratory and Laboratory Supervisor, receives patients, correctly identifies patients, collects specimens from patients, transports specimens, performs clerical functions, and assists technical personnel with assigned non-technical tasks.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture (capillary) or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test performed: (LAI044, LAI050, LAI045, LAI476)
- from neonates by capillary blood collection techniques;
- from pediatric,
- adolescents,
- adult and geriatric patients
- Instructs patients in collection of urine, sputum, stool specimens. Accepts these specimens from patients and verifies labeling is complete and accurate
- Follows Chain of Custody specimen collection protocols
- Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma
- Phlebotomy work experience or phlebotomy course
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 92850
Department CLINICAL LABORATORY
Shift Nights
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $17 - $22 Hourly