Phlebotomist

BioReference Health, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BioReference Health, LLC. seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws and specimen preparation with attention to patient comfort and sample integrity. The role supports high-quality care for patients and partners through careful labeling, processing, and adherence to procedures.

Candidates should demonstrate experience in venipuncture, specimen handling, and compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations, while maintaining accurate records and participating in annual trainings.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting blood samples and labeling specimens.
• Ability to explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously.
• Familiarity with proper storage, transport, and documentation of specimens.
• Understanding of OSHA/DEP regulations and PPE protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture procedures with patient comfort in mind.
• Label, centrifuge, and process specimens per test orders and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient and specimen information in records.
• Package specimens for transport and storage per required temperatures and protocols.
• Attend department trainings and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Blood draws

Specimen handling

Patient communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

Principal Job Duties

• 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
• Checks 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.
• Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
• Attend annual department trainings