Phlebotomist Geneva Campus (Full-Time, Days)

Job Title:Phlebotomist
Department:Laboratory
Location:Geneva Destination Campus 833 Canandaigua Rd. Geneva NY 14456
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule:8-hour variable day shifts 7:00a - 3:30p 7:00a - 4:00p 7:30a - 4:00p or 8:00a - 4:30p every 3rd Saturday rotation required from 7:00a - 12:00p

SUMMARY

To obtain by venous or capillary puncture sufficient quantity of blood to enable the laboratory to perform accurate analysis as requested by physician. Act as laboratory liaison for direct patient contact nursing personnel and house staff. The Phlebotomist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders applicable to regulations policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.

• Ensures the patient is provided the necessary information and is comfortable and safe.

• Identifies patient communicates the procedures to be done and performs assigned phlebotomy duties.

• Adheres to established safety guidelines inclusive of the use of appropriate equipment and practices.

• Obtains the required specimens labels and transports specimens to specified area.

• Prepares specimens for processing and completes paperwork associated with the test ordered.

• Manages incoming calls while providing necessary information.

• Greeting patients and/or their representatives and providing direction as needed.

• Scheduling or pre-scheduling patient appointments if applicable.

• Interviewing the patient and/or their representative for necessary information and completing the registration process as defined by policy.

• Verification of insurance eligibility/coverage and obtaining necessary authorizations when applicable.

• Ensures the accuracy of all data collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by department policy.

• Exhibits effective communications skills when dealing with patients physicians hospital personnel.

• Flexibility and transportation to multiple Patient Service Centers or other affiliated centers required.

• Demonstrates commitment to the RGHS Standards of Behavior consistently-STARS-Service Teamwork Attitude Respect and Standards

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PBT (ASCP) certification

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship or immigration status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.