Phlebotomist

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform routine venipuncture and specimen procurement in accordance with established protocols. The role includes using the laboratory information system for accessioning and label generation, plus training staff and students.

In the absence of supervision, you will assume staffing responsibilities. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years in healthcare settings, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1–2 years of hospital or nursing home experience in all patient areas.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Identifies patients accurately using double identifiers and adheres to infection control practices during venipuncture.
• Draws blood samples with minimal repeats and ensures correct tube types.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Phlebotomist. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for performing routine Phlebotomy (specimen procurement), via venipuncture, finger or Heel stick procedures following established protocol. Working knowledge of the laboratory information system for specimen accessioning, label generation and other computer related operations to facilitate specimen processing. Responsible for training and teaching of students and staff. In the absence of a supervisor must assume job assignments and staffing responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates proper patient identification by using double identifiers, infection control practices and techniques, venipuncture site selection indicated by color bands, and usage and disposal of safety needles. Demonstrates that each barcode label is matched against wristband prior to placement on tube.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively draw patient blood samples with minimal repeats, hemolization, and wrong tube types. Ability to follow Central Processing policy related to computer functions.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School or GED. 1 - 2 years in Hospital and/or Nursing home experience in all patient areas. Basic computer skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $63,401.70 - $63,401.71 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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