Phlebotomist Outreach Services

Facility:      Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Full Time      FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit:     ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: No

Work Schedule:  Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:         

6a-2p, 5a-1p variable start

Summary:

Primarily responsible for specimen collection procedures, including but not limited to, venipuncture and capillary draws for patients in the nursing home and home phlebotomy areas.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a Clinical Phlebotomy rotation and/or six (6) months experience in phlebotomy which includes micro-collection and butterfly collection on both geriatric and neonate/pediatric patients preferred
• Proof of certification required if experience is less than six (6) months
• Possess valid NYS Driver’s license and have use of vehicle

EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) months experience in phlebotomy which includes micro-collection and butterfly collection on both geriatric and neonate/pediatric patients

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to obtain information and interpret this information in terms of the patient’s needs
• Customer focused
• Able to work well in stressful situations
• Consistently demonstrate a confident and professional manner to coworkers and the public
• Able to work safely with infectious and/or hazardous materials

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
• Schedule flexibility
• Phlebotomy supply transport as needed
• Participation in on-call scheduling per established rotation, and mandate if required