Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

7h•$31 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist collects adequate and correct blood specimens by venipuncture or micro technique on adults, children, and infants within the hospital, including outpatients, pre-surgical patients, Emergency Department patients, and patients in remote locations. For the mobile Phlebotomist duties will include other satellite locations deemed necessary by the hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Excellent interpersonal skills required.
Strong customer focus.
BLS training required and accepted from only -American Heart Association . No online programs from any organization will be accepted

Nice To Haves

Certification from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians preferred.
Six months experience in all phases of Phlebotomy desired.
Prior experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains equipment and ensures that departmental supplies are stocked and well maintained. Notifies area supervisor when insufficient.
Demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group. Addresses safety and psychological needs in planning or delivering care.
Demonstrates knowledge of service priorities, work routines, and workflow patterns; monitors workflow to assure prompt and efficient delivery of services.
Demonstrates the ability to evaluate departmental performance and recommends measures to improve services and quality of current methodologies.
Demonstrates knowledge of designated laboratory section and competence in all required procedures in accordance with institutional policies.