Phlebotomist

Catholic Health Services; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Good Samaritan University Hospital on Long Island. The mobile position includes travel to satellite locations as needed, with a 4am–12noon shift and weekend/holiday rotations. Responsibilities cover specimen collection across age groups in hospital and satellite sites.

The role requires phlebotomy experience, HS diploma, and BLS certification. Excellent interpersonal skills and a clean driver's license are expected, with emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) preferred.
• Six months experience in all phases of phlebotomy is desirable.
• Prior experience in a hospital environment is preferred.
• Weekends and holidays are scheduled.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• BLS training is required (American Heart Association, no online programs accepted).
• Clean driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment and ensures department supplies are stocked and well maintained.
• Demonstrates understanding of patient needs for each age group and addresses safety considerations.
• Monitors workflow to ensure prompt and efficient service delivery.
• Evaluates departmental performance and suggests quality improvements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of designated laboratory procedures and compliance with policies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong customer focus

BLS training

Clean Driver's license

Six months phlebotomy experience

ASPT certification preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASPT certification preferred

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

Shift - 4am - 12noon with weekends and holiday rotations.

Mobile position some Travel needed!

The Phlebotomist collects adequate and correct blood specimens by venipuncture or micro technique on adults, children, and infants within the hospital, including outpatients, pre-surgical patients, Emergency Department patients, and patients in remote locations. For the mobile Phlebotomist duties will include other satellite locations deemed necessary by the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment and ensures that departmental supplies are stocked and well maintained. Notifies area supervisor when insufficient.
• Demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group. Addresses safety and psychological needs in planning or delivering care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of service priorities, work routines, and workflow patterns; monitors workflow to assure prompt and efficient delivery of services.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate departmental performance and recommends measures to improve services and quality of current methodologies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of designated laboratory section and competence in all required procedures in accordance with institutional policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians preferred.
• Six months experience in all phases of Phlebotomy desired.
• Prior experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• Weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Strong customer focus.
• BLS training required and accepted from only -American Heart Association . No online programs from any organization will be accepted
• Clean Driver's license required

Salary Range

USD $24.52 - USD $36.84 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach.

In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers

• generous benefits packages
• generous tuition assistance
• a defined benefit pension plan
• a culture that supports professional and educational growth