Phlebotomist - Full Time, Days

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Phlebotomist. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy/Capillary Collection
• 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.
• Selects appropriate site for blood collection.
• Performs proper site sterilization techniques (preparation).
• 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.
• Performs normal draw technique, finger stick technique, heel stick technique, butterfly technique.
• Keeps a clean, neat and professional working appearance.
• Keeps a clean, neat and professional working phlebotomy tray.
• Patient left in a safe manner, bed rails up.
• Performs EKGs correctly.
• Explains procedure and reassures patient.
• Protects privacy of patient. (Closing curtains etc.).
• Protects confidentiality of patient.
• Refers questions of patient to appropriate person. (i.e. Nursing, Supervisors).
• Identifies any additional needs of patient and acts accordingly.
• Reports to supervisor or nursing any unusual conditions of patient and documents on label set and in computer.
• Prioritizes draws.
• Identifies self, wears hospital ID badge and clarifies role to patient in an understandable and respectful fashion.
• May be required to draw outpatients at off-site locations.
• Customer Service and Patient Care
• Explains procedure and reassures patient.
• Protects privacy of patient. (Closing curtains etc.).
• Protects confidentiality of patient.
• Refers questions of patient to appropriate person. (i.e. Nursing, Supervisors).
• Identifies any additional needs of patient and acts accordingly.
• Reports to supervisor or nursing any unusual conditions of patient and documents on label set and in computer.
• Prioritizes draws.
• Identifies self, wears hospital ID badge and clarifies role to patient in an understandable and respectful fashion.
• May be required to draw outpatients at off-site locations.
• Other Functions and Performance Expectations
• 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.
• Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma Phlebotomy Certificate.
• Preferred or other Equivalent documentation and/or 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.

Reference Laboratory Sendouts

• Organize work to complete in a timely fashion.
• Understand process of lab necessary and specimen integrity.
• Investigate unusual tests for proper collection and transport.
• Identify appropriate Reference Lab for analysis.
• Notify supervisor of unusual issues or specimens.
• Direct to Pathologist requests requiring approval.
• Inform coverage of appropriate stage of processing and any outstanding issues.
• Able to transmit electronic orders.
• Knowledge of proper specimen submission to reference lab.
• Knowledge of manual billing process for “Miscellaneous” reference tests.

Resulting and Reporting

• Properly fax reports to Physician’s offices.
• Knows complete process for manual and electronic reporting.
• Handles phone conversation in polite and complete manner.
• Notifies Supervisor of any unusual report, or phone request.
• Distributes manual reports to appropriate location.
• Assists in processing or outpatient area when necessary.

Benefits

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,500.00 - $58,500.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. View the Pay Transparency Notice for further details.