Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Catholic Health System • Bethpage, NY

90d • $23 - $23

About The Position

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we're dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That's what it means to be dedicated to better. A member of Catholic Health, St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement award. Join our exceptional team and work in a great environment with state-of-art equipment and genuine career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Certification desired.
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association required.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on patients and follow established laboratory policy and technique.
• Be courteous to patients and ensure proper labeling and identification.
• Dispose of needles and exercise universal safety precautions.
• Process specimens and operate Lab LIS.
• Handle all phone calls and respond promptly to requests for phlebotomy.
• Access test requests in LIS and reference lab systems.
• Assist in preparing samples for analysis, including centrifugation, bar coding, and distribution.
• Review request forms for completion and compliance.
• Prepare phlebotomy tray with blood collection items for use.
• Exhibit initiative to increase knowledge through on-the-job training and in-service programs.
• Participate in Departmental Q.A. program.
• Deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages.
• Generous tuition assistance.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Culture that supports professional and educational growth.

What This Job Offers

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