Phlebotomist - Full Time, Days

NYU Langone Health • Patchogue, NY

126d • $51,673 - $51,673

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Phlebotomist - Full Time, Days - Clinical Labs-Procure,Dist,Adm - Full-Time - Monday - Friday with A. In this role, the successful candidate Under supervision performs routine phlebotomy and laboratory central receiving duties. Prepares specimens for send-outs to Reference Laboratories and results reports into the laboratory computer system.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Phlebotomy Certificate Preferred or other Equivalent documentation.
• 5 years experience.
• General Office skills (Typing, Filing, Phone).
• General Computer skills.
• General Organizational Skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations.
• Knowledge of Standard precautions.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Properly greets patient.
• Properly identifies patient.
• Prepares patient in an appropriate position.
• Assembles appropriate material (Tubes, gloves, etc.).
• Selects appropriate tubes for tests ordered.
• Follows IC procedures (Gloves, Hand washing).
• Follows order of draw in multiple specimen collection.
• Performs proper site sterilization techniques (preparation).
• Properly labels and documents tubes and label sets.
• Knows appropriate site selection and exclusions (i.e. scarring, mastectomy).
• Follows proper procedure for Blood Culture Collection.
• Follows policies and procedures for sharp's disposals.
• Keeps a clean, neat and professional working appearance.
• Keeps a clean, neat and professional working phlebotomy tray.
• Performs EKGs correctly.
• Explains procedure and reassures patient.
• Protects privacy of patient (Closing curtains etc.).
• Protects confidentiality of patient.
• Refers question of patient to appropriate person (i.e. Nursing, Supervisors).
• Identifies any additional need of patient and acts accordingly.
• Reports to supervisor or nursing any unusual condition of patient and document on label set and in computer.
• Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance.
• Reports to assigned area on time for scheduled shift.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code.
• Completes all hospital requirements at designated times (i.e. annual assessment, educational, MedNetTra).
• Conforms to policies regarding confidentiality of information.
• Communicates in a fashion that respects the individuality and dignity of each person.
• Promotes dialogue that is honest and non-confrontational.
• Demonstrates through his/her actions that the patient and/or departmental goals are a priority.

Benefits

• Salary range: $51,673.44 - $51,673.44 Annually.
• Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED