Phlebotomist(CL)(99)- Float-Location (M-F) Sat included

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood samples, ensure specimen integrity, and maintain patient safety in a clinical lab setting.

The role requires handling adults, children, and infants, following strict collection procedures, and coordinating with the laboratory to ensure timely processing of specimens.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.
• 0-5 years of technical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical site for blood collection and select appropriate equipment for the chosen method.
• Draw blood from adult, pediatric and infant patients and deliver specimens to the laboratory.
• Verify orders and patient identification; calculate quantity needed for tests; label specimens per policy.
• Maintain aseptic techniques, PPE use, and lab guidelines during phlebotomy and in ambulatory settings.
• Instruct patients on collection of blood and other specimens; route specimens to proper lab area.
• Identify and communicate problems to supervision.
• Restock lab supplies.
• Assess required blood work for elective pre-op patients according to policy.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Collects blood from patients following established standards and practices. Assures the quality of the specimen. Assumes the responsibility for the safety and comfort of patient.

Job Responsibility

• Assesses the physical condition of the site to be used for blood collection; selects appropriate equipment for the chosen method of 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, but not limited to the use of aseptic techniques, protective gear, discard of contaminated equipment, and other isolation precautions, as directed; follows administrative guidelines in the operation of the Ambulatory Lab, Pre-Admission Testing.
• 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.

All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

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

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).