Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring: Laboratory Assistant I / Phlebotomist - F
Mohawk Valley Health System, West Winfield, NY, USA, 13491
Laboratory Assistant I / Phlebotomist - Full Time - Nights - (UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:
The Laboratory Assistant I / Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting and transporting specimens, including blood and urine, while ensuring accurate patient identification and adhering to collection protocols. Under supervision, the assistant also performs clerical tasks and aids technical staff in non-technical duties. This full-time night position is vital for maintaining the workflow of clinical laboratory operations.
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
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:
phlebotomist, laboratory assistant, blood collection, specimen transportation, patient care, venipuncture, medical laboratory, clinical testing, healthcare support, urine collection