Albany Medical Center is hiring: Phlebotomist IV in City of Alban...
Albany Medical Center - City of Albany, NY, United States
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Overview
Department/Unit:
Phlebotomy Service
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$40,495.10 - $52,643.64
A Phlebotomist collects specimens that will aid in the detection and diagnosis of disease and/or to monitor the progress of defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. The Phlebotomist performs specimen collection procedures and provides phlebotomy support within the hospital and for those out-patient and off-site areas overseen by the Phlebotomy Service. This position requires the individual to provide excellent customer service, exercising sound judgement and demonstrating responsibility and proficiency in those areas in which the individual is qualified by education, training and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.
- Demonstrates cooperation and flexibility in continually meeting patient care needs.
- Collects specimens for clinical laboratory analysis in a safe and effective manner that meets patient care needs.
- Assists with the delivery of specimens to the clinical laboratories in a safe and timely manner.
Qualifications
- Formal academic training in phlebotomy - required.
- Equivalent direct patient care education - required.
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required.
- 1-2 years’ phlebotomy experience (preferably in a hospital setting) - required.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty.
- Meets all core competencies as a Phlebotomist I.
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (BLS) certification upon hire - required.
Physical Demands
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Please be aware for the safety and security of our colleagues and patients, all new employees are required to successfully complete all applicable federal, state, and institutionally mandated pre-employment screening requirements including:
- Relevant Background Check(s)
- Drug Screen
- PPD / Tuberculosis Test
- Reference Check
- Applicable vaccinations
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.