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Mohawk Valley Health System, Oneonta, NY, USA, 13820

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Laboratory Assistant I / Phlebotomist - Full Time - Nights - (UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:

The Laboratory Assistant I / Phlebotomist is responsible for receiving patients and collecting blood specimens through various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture. This role involves instructing patients in the collection of other specimens and ensuring proper labeling and chain of custody. The position requires a high school diploma and relevant phlebotomy experience or certification, working under the supervision of laboratory staff.

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
 


Keywords:

Laboratory Assistant, Phlebotomist, Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Clinical Laboratory, Patient Care, Venipuncture, Phlebotomy Certification, Healthcare, Clinical Roles