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City of Albany, New York, United States
Onsite
Department/Unit:
Phlebotomy ServiceWork Shift:
Day (United States of America)Salary Range:
$46,215.00 - $60,080.00ALBANY MEDICAL CENTERPOSITION SUMMARY:
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:
Include but not limited to the following:
1. Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.
2. Demonstrates cooperation and flexibility in continually meeting patient care needs
3. Collects specimens for clinical laboratory analysis in a safe and effective manner that meets patient care needs.
4. Assists with the delivery of specimens to the clinical laboratories in a safe and timely manner.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the attached competency assessment. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION:
Phlebotomist ll: Formal academic training in phlebotomy or equivalent direct patient care education, CPR (BLS) certification required.
EXPERIENCE:
Phlebotomist ll: Must have one to two years’ phlebotomy experience (preferably in a hospital setting). Meets all core competencies as a Phlebotomist l.
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Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.