Phlebotomist - Glens Falls

Phlebotomist

Centers Laboratory is actively searching for Phlebotomists to work weekdays 8 AM - 7 PM for our Laboratory located in Glens Falls, NY. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of prior experience along with excellent interpersonal skills!

Reports to : Phlebotomy Supervisor

Will work in multiple locations

Position Summary :

Phlebotomists are professionals who specialize in drawing blood from patients. Their responsibilities include interviewing and preparing the patient for the blood draw. They are required to follow strict precautionary safety procedures in order to limit the risk of contact with potentially infectious blood and other bodily fluids.

Record keeping and labeling are also major duties of phlebotomists, to ensure that the right tests are performed on the correct blood specimens.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Accurately identify patients using a wristband, documents or through known visual identification
• Receives assignments, assembles supplies and equipment required to perform specimen collection according to established standards, policies, and procedures
• Accurately identifies priorities such as Stat, timed, or routine
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Draw blood using proper equipment and techniques
• Keep all sharps, needles, and equipment out of reach of the patient and properly dispose of these and all medical waste
• Follow the proper test tube order of draw
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples for the test and tube required
• Label test tubes correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Does not attempt to draw any patient more than two times and request help if necessary
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Keep accurate patient records
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• Monitor the patient for reactions; monitor equipment operations
• Educate patient on immediate aftercare
• Maintain a clean and sanitary space
• If trained on specimen storage and centrifugation, use all appropriate procedures
• Ensure patient confidentiality
• Must be capable of collecting and processing Covid-19 tests
• Attends all required company meetings and training programs

Requirements :

MDL18