Phlebotomist Lab Assistant II

Phlebotomist Lab Assistant II

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Laboratory Assistant II - Phlebotomist - Full‑time Days/Evenings FLEX

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well‑being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up‑to‑date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols.

Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefit programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

A Lab Assistant II Phlebotomist performs adult and pediatric phlebotomy, in addition to daily tasks including centrifuging, aliquoting, and stabilizing patient specimens for transport via courier to the main campus lab or via the pneumatic tube system. Accurately registers patients, verifies insurance, and verifies all patient demographics.

• Performs pre‑analytical specimen receipt, processing, identification verification, and specimen storage.
• Operates centrifuge and pneumatic tube systems, office equipment, enters information and tests orders into the laboratory computer system; helps minimize butterfly usage throughout the PSCs, maintains professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Provides training to others.
• Performs phlebotomy on inpatient floors and supports the ED phlebotomy staff, and may be required to draw outpatients on off‑hours.
• Manages work unit supply ordering and inventory.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational phlebotomy (or related) course/program, or 1 year working phlebotomy experience.

• Problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

• May require light lifting (up to 10 lbs.) and carrying supplies.
• Repetitive use of hands (e.g., computer keyboard usage), sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time is often necessary.

• Onsite at Schuyler Hospital – 220 Steuben St, Montour Falls, NY 14865.
• Shift: Full‑time Days/Evenings FLEX. Anticipated schedule/shift is weekdays 9:30 am to 6 pm and every fourth weekend 6 am to 2:30 pm. Rotating holidays and weekends. Ability to flex to meet department and patient schedule needs.
• 0–5% travel can be expected in this role.

• Standard rate of $19.79 to $26.04 per hour plus benefits.

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talent acquisition.

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