Floating Phlebotomist - Flexible Hours & Patient Care

Northwell; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwell Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from adult patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings, ensuring patient comfort and safety while following established standards.

You will label specimens, verify orders, assist with pre-op testing, restock supplies, and communicate issues to supervision. Requires HS diploma; certification preferred; 0-5 years experience. This role offers exposure to diverse patient populations within a large health system.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 0-5 years of technical experience, required.

Aufgaben

• Assesses the physical condition of the site to be used for blood collection; draws blood from adult, pediatric and infant patients; conducts appropriate specimen delivery to laboratory.
• Interprets and verifies orders including patient identification; calculates quantity needed for diagnostic study; labels specimen according to policy.
• Assesses physical condition of the patient during phlebotomy and takes appropriate action; maintains phlebotomy supply levels.
• Follows approved standard precautions including aseptic techniques, protective gear, discard of contaminated equipment, and other isolation precautions.
• Instructs patients regarding collection of blood, urine, sputum and stool specimens, nasal swabs; processes specimens to proper area of lab.
• Identifies and communicates problems to appropriate supervision.
• Restocks lab supplies.
• Assesses the type of blood work required for elective pre-op patient according to policy and requirements.
• Performs related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medical safety

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

Specimen labeling

Jobbeschreibung

Northwell Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from adult patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings, ensuring patient comfort and safety while following established standards.

You will label specimens, verify orders, assist with pre-op testing, restock supplies, and communicate issues to supervision. Requires HS diploma; certification preferred; 0-5 years experience. This role offers exposure to diverse patient populations within a large health system.