Phlebotomist (MIDDLETOWN)

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The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy. The Phlebotomist processes lab specimens.

Schedule: This is a 37.5- hour work week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

Location: 95 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY 10941

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform routine phlebotomy procedures
• Ability to distinguish sample types and draw requirements with order of draw for lab testing
• Navigate laboratory computer system with minimal to no errors
• Perform pediatric and adult phlebotomy
• Obtain finger stick collection
• Verify patient demographics accurately with two patient identifiers
• Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards
• Blood collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques
• Identifies and labels specimens appropriately
• Instruct patients regarding urine and stool collection procedures
• Enters accessing data into the computer
• Prepares specimens for sending out testing
• Inventories supply and prepare phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood