Compassionate Phlebotomy Technician

Northwell Health; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood from patients and ensure specimen quality while upholding patient safety and comfort in a clinical setting.

The role involves preparing sites, selecting equipment, labeling specimens, and following laboratory protocols for pre-admission testing and ambulatory labs. High school diploma and phlebotomy certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred plus specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical condition of the site to be used for blood collection; selects appropriate equipment and collects blood from adults, children and infants.
• Verifies orders, identifies patients, calculates quantities for diagnostic studies, and labels specimens per policy.
• Monitors patient condition during phlebotomy and maintains supply levels.
• Adheres to standard precautions and administrative guidelines for ambulatory labs and pre-admission testing.
• Instructs patients on collection procedures and processes specimens to proper lab areas.
• Communicates problems to supervision and restocks lab supplies.
• Determines blood work requirements for elective procedures as per policy.
• Performs related duties as required; all essential under the ADA.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood from patients and ensure specimen quality while upholding patient safety and comfort in a clinical setting.

The role involves preparing sites, selecting equipment, labeling specimens, and following laboratory protocols for pre-admission testing and ambulatory labs. High school diploma and phlebotomy certification are preferred.