Lab Aide: Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Phlebotomist to register patients, obtain and process specimens, and report results in accordance with established lab procedures.

The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, data entry in the LIS, and ensuring supplies and safety standards are met across multiple sites. Travel to various locations is required, with pediatric and adult phlebotomy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience including Phlebotomy skills and Laboratory procedures.
• Adult and Pediatric Phlebotomy experience strongly preferred.
• Various Locations travel.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients following proper coding procedures.
• Receives orders in the Laboratory Information System.
• Verifies collection lists.
• Logs test orders.
• Uses centrifuge to spin down appropriate tubes.
• Examines specimens for unacceptability and takes appropriate actions.
• Separates and aliquots blood and urine specimens, as needed places tubes not requiring aliquoting into appropriate racks.
• Processes specimens to prepare for testing and resulting.
• Measures 24-hour urine tests, records volumes and aliquots for ordered tests.
• Generates labels via Laboratory Information Systems.
• Delivers specimens to appropriate areas.
• Draws blood from patients.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies.
• Enters reference lab results.
• Notifies physician (or appropriate personnel) of critical values and documents notification.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and follows established safety and infection control procedures.
• May transport specimens, reports or supplies between various offsite locations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Travel willingness

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Phlebotomist to register patients, obtain and process specimens, and report results in accordance with established lab procedures.

The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, data entry in the LIS, and ensuring supplies and safety standards are met across multiple sites. Travel to various locations is required, with pediatric and adult phlebotomy experience preferred.