Pride-Health Local Posted Job Description

Pride Health is hiring a Phlebotomist II to support our client's healthcare facility in Schenectady NY 12306.

Job Details:

Schedule: Monday-Friday 630am-1030am, alternating Saturdays 7am-11am

Location: Schenectady NY 12306

Job Type: Local contract

Vax Requirements: TB, Hep-B run titer, if not immune candidate can be vaccinated or decline. Color vision screening needed.

Contract Length: 03 Months+ with possible extension

Pay Range: $19.00 to $21.60/hour*

• Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Collect blood and other specimens, including urine or fecal samples, according to established procedures.
• Clearly and courteously explain the blood collection process to patients and address questions or concerns.
• Review physician orders and laboratory requisitions to ensure accurate specimen collection.
• Match laboratory requisitions with the appropriate specimen tubes and verify patient information.
• Accurately label all specimens and verify computer-generated labels against physician orders or requisitions.
• Centrifuge, separate, split, freeze, and process specimens according to specific test requirements.
• Store specimens at the appropriate temperature and in the correct collection containers or tubes.
• Package specimens properly for laboratory transport while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Update patient information and maintain accurate documentation in laboratory and computer systems.
• Record required maintenance and decontamination information and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow established protocols for specimen handling, processing, storage, and transportation.
• Comply with OSHA, DEP, laboratory safety, infection-control, and department regulations.
• Attend required annual departmental training and maintain knowledge of current procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting, workflow recommendations, and other assigned laboratory duties.
• Answer telephone calls and assist with laboratory-related inquiries as appropriate.
• Provide accurate and professional customer service to patients, physicians, and healthcare staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Phlebotomy Certification required where applicable by state regulations.
• Minimum of 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced laboratory, hospital, or clinical setting.
• 2-4 years of healthcare or phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in specimen identification and processing.
• Excellent communication and patient-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures, safety regulations, and specimen-handling protocols.

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.