PHLEBOTOMIST - Poughkeepsie, NY

Job description

PHLEBOTOMIST: Poughkeepsie, NY: LAB: M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm: Position Overview : The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; performs EKG and spirometry on adult and pediatric patients; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following) : - Blood Collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques. - Identifies and labels specimens appropriately. - Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures. - Enters accessioning data into the computer. - Prepares specimens for send out testing. - Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood. - Attends required meetings. - Enhances professional growth and development through inservice meetings and education programs. - Performs EKG, Holter Monitor, and Spirometry procedures. - Maintains patient con...