Phlebotomist - Part-time - Nursing Home
University of Rochester · Rochester, New York · Posted Jul 4, 2026
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Collects, registers, and processes patient laboratory specimens using a variety of collection techniques, protocols, and computer systems. Services patients at any assigned location including Patient Service Centers, Clinics, and Nursing Homes and performs Home Draws. Exercises excellent judgment, problem-solving and customer service skills. Must be flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Reconciles issues with patient or physician's office, documents, and updates computer systems. Uses multiple computer systems to complete patient and billing registrations, including conversion of diagnostic verbiage to billing codes, accurate interpretation and entry of tests, as well as generation of accurate labels.
Follows patient identification and order verification protocols before collection of the specimen. Performs safe venipuncture, heel or finger sticks and directs the collection of other specimens, such as throat cultures, urine, and stool, following all age-specific and procedural protocols, as well as infection control and safety protocols. Performs processing of specimens, including centrifugation, aliquoting, and preparation for transport, including computer logging, packaging, and appropriate prioritization actions for specimen integrity.
Receives and rotates stock according to expiration date. Maintains cleanliness and neatness of site. Monitors and maintains equipment, including daily temperature documentation, disinfection, sharps management, and performance of maintenance and inspections. Answers phone and verbal customer inquiries, providing routine, as well as technical, information. Takes initiative to resolve all customer needs. Participates in all Quality Assurance monitors and initiatives, including data collection and statistics.
Performs EKG's following all laboratory and infection control processes.
Has capability to travel to locations.
High School diploma or equivalent and less than 1 year of phlebotomy experience required or
Graduation from a phlebotomy training program required
Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy preferred
Customer service experience preferred
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