Job Description: Phlebotomist II - Float
Location: Albany, NY (Floating across multiple Patient Service Centers)
Work Address: 400 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany, NY 12206
Assignment Duration: 3months
Duration- 3 months
Shift: 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM, with alternating Saturdays every two weeks from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Training Location: Latham PSC, 595 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Training Duration: Approximately 2-3 weeks
Floating Locations
Candidates must be willing to travel to any of the following Labcorp locations as assigned:
- 2500 Pondview, Suite 102, Castleton, NY 12033
- 2 Normanskill Boulevard, Suite 203, Delmar, NY 12054
- 146 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, NY 12414
- 1336 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
- 102 Union Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043
- 1044 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
- 595 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
- 4999 State Highway 30, Amsterdam, NY 12010
- 1301 River Street, Valatie, NY 12184
- 62 Hackett Boulevard, Albany, NY 12209
- 2061 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY 12084
Job Summary
Client is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist II to support blood collection and specimen processing across multiple Patient Service Centers in the Albany, NY, area. The ideal candidate will have strong venipuncture skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to travel between assigned locations.
The phlebotomist will perform blood draws, handle specimens, maintain accurate patient records, and follow laboratory safety and quality procedures.
Position Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture using straight needles and butterfly needles.
- Collect blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures.
- Explain blood collection and specimen collection procedures to patients in a clear and courteous manner.
- Verify physician orders and match laboratory requisitions with specimen tubes.
- Accurately label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens according to test requirements.
- Verify test requisitions and computer-generated labels to ensure accuracy.
- Store specimens at the required temperatures and in appropriate collection containers.
- Prepare specimens for transportation while maintaining specimen integrity.
- Update patient information and maintain accurate records.
- Record equipment maintenance data and perform work-area decontamination.
- Follow OSHA, DEP, and established laboratory safety protocols.
- Answer telephone calls and provide laboratory results or information as permitted.
- Participate in annual departmental training.
- Assist with troubleshooting, workflow improvements, and training other team members as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
- Phlebotomy certification, where required by the state.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong specimen handling, labeling, and processing skills.
- Ability to travel between multiple Patient Service Centers.
- Preferred Experience: 2-4 years of relevant phlebotomy experience.
Training and Work Environment
- Training will take place at the Latham Patient Service Center.
- Initial training will last approximately 2-3 weeks, depending on the candidate's learning progress.
- Candidates will most likely work with a team until fully trained.
- Daily patient volume may range from approximately 20 to 60 blood draws, depending on the location.
- Health and Safety Requirements
TB screening is required.
Hepatitis B titer is required. Candidates who are not immune may receive vaccination or decline vaccination.
Color vision screening is required.
Compliance with all applicable laboratory safety protocols is mandatory.
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