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Overview Join to apply for the Phlebotomist role at New York Oncology Hematology . Be among the first applicants and explore opportunities for professional growth and continued education. Job Description Pay Range: $17 - $21 per hour SCOPE: Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from patients. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. Properly identifies patient, draws blood samples and sends to laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests. Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Processes incoming orders for lab testing. Processes in-house and in-coming reports. Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs. Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy. Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed. Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed. Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests. Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Properly disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed. Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff. Minimum Qualifications Position is entry level and requires no experience. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended. Current state licensure if applicable. 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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at New York Oncology Hematology by 2x Get notified about new Phlebotomist jobs in Clifton Park, NY . #J-18808-Ljbffr New York Oncology Hematology

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