TRC - Phlebotomist
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The Resource Center has been providing services to persons with disabilities in the Chautauqua County area since 1958. From our humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to thousands of persons with all types and levels of disabilities.The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll.The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.PHLEBOTOMISTRESPONSIBLE TO:Nurse Manager/DesigneeFUNCTION: Performs venipunctures and fingerstick, process medical laboratory tests and document results for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Serves as a back-up for clinical team members as needed.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests; knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations; ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly; maintain confidentiality, complies with HIPAA; friendly, cheerful and helpful to individuals supported; ability to pay attention to the minute details of a task; ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities. Computer skills sufficient to carry out assigned duties. Must possess reliability, adaptability, and flexibility. Willingness and ability to travel for work as needed or assigned is essential. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree of higher preferred. Six or more months of Phlebotomist experience required. SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Obtain blood specimens from individuals supported within residential services per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.

Communicate, interacts and assists the individuals supported and staff in a professional and courteous manner.

Adhere to established laboratory procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and precautions., Agency, compliance and personnel policies.

Review the schedule for lab draws, verifies and completed the orders.

Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies.

Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Badge access (All Residential Facilities and Day Programs)

Therap Access - RN level

Time and Attendance System

Email (Internal and External account)

Internet (with research browsing capabilities)

9/24IDD ServicesTHE RESOURCE CENTERGrade: 14, HourlyPTO/CAT 3Non-UnionThe Resource Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, military status, domestic violence status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, physical or mental disability, any other category protected by law, or any other non-job related characteristic. As needed, The Resource Center will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities to employees and applicants whenever such accommodation would not create an undue hardship or a safety concern in the conduct of TRC's operations.