Phlebotomy Technician
2 months ago
_Certified Phlebotomy Technician _
**Full Job Description**
**We are looking for an experienced Mobile Phlebotomist to do early morning draws, in a Nursing Home setting (23 hours per week) in our Queens, NY location.**
**Schedule**:Mon-Sat 5:00am-9:00am and occasional Sunday5:00am-9:00am
**Position Summary**:
The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with mínimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.
**Position Responsibilities**:
Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
- Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
- Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
- Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
- Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
- Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
- Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
- Package specimens for transport
- Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
- Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
- Attend annual department trainings
- **Minimum Qualifications**:
- Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of New York
- Driver License and reliable vehicle
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- Minimum of 2 years work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
- High School Diploma or GED
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
**Job Type**: Part-time, Full-time
Work Remotely
- No
**Job Type**: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
- No travel
- Travel
Work Location: In person