Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Schedule: 1st Shift - Full-Time

Position: Full-Time Phlebotomist

Location:Syracuse Area, NY Region

ABOUT US:Laboratory Alliance is the area’s largest state-licensed laboratory, providing clinical and anatomic pathology testing to a 16-county region in Central New York. As the laboratory of choice for most local healthcare providers, more than three million tests are performed annually at our laboratories at our Operations Center in Liverpool and at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the department manager/supervisor, the phlebotomist has regular contact with patients, hospital employees, physicians, pathologists, nursing personnel, visitors, laboratory personnel, and regulatory or accrediting agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews patient to obtain necessary demographic and insurance information.
• Secures required signatures and consent forms.
• Collects and processes appropriate blood specimens from patient.
• Uses proper techniques.
• Performs basic computer functions including entry of patient demographics and order entry of tests requested.
• All other duties as requested.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma.
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience, highly preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and/or science courses, highly desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

The work environment is primarily a laboratory/draw station setting, but can vary based on assignment. Exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee is regularly both stationary and required to move about from work station to station.
• Frequently required to perform duties associated with the use of a computer and laboratory instruments;
• Ability to grasp small objects and perform tasks associated with eye-hand coordination;
• Ability to distinguish details of objects less than a few feet away and determine and detect difference between size, color, numbers, shades, and brightness, as well as differentiate sounds.
• Frequently required to communicate with other staff and have the ability to frequently lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.

SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing workload and stressful situations.
• Requires the use of equipment such as computer terminals, centrifuges, telephones, copiers and fax machines.

SALARY RANGE: $19.95-$21.00

APPLY ONLINE

Laboratory Alliance of CNY115 Continuum DriveSuite 2ALiverpool, NY 13088Attn: Human ResourcesFax: 315-461-3020