MLW-Mobile Phlebotomist I

White Plains Hospital Inc; Berlin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist for day shifts in the Lab Med of Westchester. Responsibilities include obtaining blood specimens, transporting and processing samples, and entering orders into the HIS system.

You will handle outreach communications and ensure proper labeling, documentation, and compliance with safety standards. Qualifications include high school or GED, 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Typing 35 words per minute required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of EPIC BEAKER a plus.
• Phlebotomy certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens using varied technique for all age groups.
• Transport specimens to the hospital in a timely manner.
• Enter orders into HIS and ensure proper labeling and accessioning.
• Respond to outreach calls and resolve inquiries promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Complete competency requirements and participate in daily huddles.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Basic computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Phlebotomy Certification preferred (ASPT)

Phlebotomy Certification preferred (NHA)

Phlebotomy Certification preferred (NCCT)

Valid, clean driver's license required

Tools

EPIC BEAKER

Job description

City/State:

White Plains, New York

Department:

Lab Med Of Westchester_1

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours:

5 AM-8:45 AM

Hours Per Pay Period:

0

Pay Rate/Range:

$20.9420-$31.4129/HR

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Ability to obtain blood specimens using varied technique on all age groups (where applicable)
• Proficiency in ROVER functionality for specific clients and in-house hospital phlebotomy
• Responsible for the transport from the assigned field location(s) and timely delivery to the hospital.
• Responsible for removing specimens from transport bags, validates number of bags received, verifies proper identifiers on all requisitions, specimen tubes; (labels) and promptly follows-up on discrepancies or omissions on paperwork or specimens.
• Responsible for entering ordered tests from outreach requisition into HIS to ensure that the ancillary laboratory departments receive appropriate testing orders; prioritize workload to ensure the timely processing of all specimens.
• Responsible for labeling and dissemination of specimen to the proper laboratory department
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of client specific registration and accessioning procedures.
• Responsible for answering all incoming outreach telephone calls and responding to resolve calls in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
• To ensure seamless communication between shifts, responsible for documentation of all outreach issues in the HIS for follow-up and resolution the next business day and attendance of daily huddles
• Review of the “Specimen Master Log” Draw Sheet to ensure accuracy in the accessioning process.
• Responsible for compiling all necessary supplies for outreach clients and documenting quantities prior to delivery.
• Submission of daily milage report
• Responsible for STAT and assigned specimen pick-up within the established campus schedule, as well as dispatching contracted courier service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures and their execution
• Completes job specific competency requirements.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area - Demonstrate ability to maintain a safe environment and use universal precautions.
• Maintain supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
• Ensures all client inquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Required or
• GED
• less than 1 year 1 year phlebotomy experience Preferred
• less than 1 year Ability to type 35 words a minute Required
• less than 1 year Previous healthcare experience Preferred
• Medical Terminology preferred (Low proficiency)
• Ability to use basic office equipment (Low proficiency)
• Basic computer skills (Low proficiency)
• Knowledge of EPIC BEAKER a plus (Low proficiency)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIANS (ASPT) Phlebotomy Certification preferred Preferred
• CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Health career Association Preferred
• Phlebotomy Certified - NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPETENCY TESTING (NCCT) Preferred
• Valid, clean drivers license required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.