Registered Phlebotomist

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection procedures using established techniques and ensure the proper handling of specimens. The ideal candidate will have certification in phlebotomy or as a nurse aide, possess a thorough understanding of anatomy and laboratory protocols, and demonstrate service excellence in all interactions. The role involves varied shifts and per diem hours at Massena Hospital in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Certification in phlebotomy or as a nurse aide required.
• Knowledge of blood collection and handling procedures.
• Ability to follow professional guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Ensure proper labeling and documentation for all specimens.
• Handle and transport laboratory specimens accurately.
• Assist laboratory staff with specimen inoculation and testing.
• Provide excellent service to patients and partners.

Skills

Blood collection procedures

Phlebotomy techniques

Aseptic and sterile techniques

Human anatomy knowledge

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) registered phlebotomist

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certified phlebotomist

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Department: Laboratory

Location: Massena Hospital

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: Varied Shift

SUMMARY

Within the defined scope of practice and in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation requirements and certification standards, perform blood collection procedures by venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques following professional guidelines and standards and taking into consideration the condition of the patient and site, age group, and the type of test requested by the health care provider; insures all required information and documentation are accurately, timely and correctly submitted. Adheres to the professional standards of the American Society of Clinical Pathology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applying knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic and sterile techniques and phlebotomy equipment, performs blood collection procedures by venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques, selecting the phlebotomy site taking into consideration the condition of the patient and site, age group and the type of test requested by the health care provider. Perform finger or heel sticks for micro-samples of capillary blood on neonates to adults as required.
• Selects proper vacutainer tubes for testing using various sized needles, syringes, and or butterfly collection devices in order to collect appropriate specimens for testing.
• Ensures that all specimens are properly, accurately and completely labeled, and that the proper documentation initiating testing is submitted with all required documentation. Contacts the appropriate patient care unit, physician office or outpatient clinic when specimens are incorrectly identified or submitted, obtaining additional needed information and/or patient information in order to ensure proper testing and interpretive data is received.
• Performs duties and responsibilities related to the handling and transport of laboratory specimens, including receiving and accessioning specimens from inpatient and outpatient locations, conducting order entry and patient registration in reference lab information systems, accessioning specimens, receiving test results from reference laboratories, transporting specimens from the point of collection to the lab for processing.
• Assists laboratory technical staff, including specimen inoculation on to growth media in Bacteriology.
• At all times, provides service excellence and service recovery in the delivery of services to patients and in interaction with internal and external partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) OR American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) registered phlebotomist OR National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certified phlebotomist

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $16.70 - $22.49