Phlebotomist, Clinical Lab Specimen & Accessioning

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY seeks a full-time Phlebotomist / TH Instructional Support Assistant, Lab Specimen & Accessioning to perform venipuncture, log specimens, and handle LIS Cerner. The successful candidate will train staff and support quality assurance and patient safety across routine lab operations.

You will contribute to a high-performing clinical laboratory team in a leading metropolitan medical center, joining a mission-driven environment focused on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in venipuncture and clinical labs.
• Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and fingerstick collection on inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintain accurate logs of all venipuncture performed.
• Process and handle specimens in central receiving area.
• Log specimens via LIS (Cerner).
• Participate in all aspects of quality assurance, quality control, patient safety and continuing education.
• Train and aid in the instrumentation of techniques to new personnel and house staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy Certification

Venipuncture Experience

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Physical, or Biological Science

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Clinical Laboratories at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist / TH Instructional Support Assistant, Lab Specimen & Accessioning. The successful candidate will:

• Perform venipuncture and fingerstick collection on inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintain accurate logs of all venipuncture performed.
• Process and handle specimens in central receiving area.
• Participate in all aspects of quality assurance, quality control, patient safety, continuing education and other aspects as needed.
• Train and aid in the instrumentation of techniques to new personnel and house staff.

Job Description

The Department of Clinical Laboratories at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist / TH Instructional Support Assistant, Lab Specimen & Accessioning. The successful candidate will:

• Perform venipuncture and fingerstick collection on inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintain accurate logs of all venipuncture performed.
• Process and handle specimens in central receiving area.
• Log specimens via LIS (Cerner).
• Participate in all aspects of quality assurance, quality control, patient safety, continuing education and other aspects as needed.
• Train and aid in the instrumentation of techniques to new personnel and house staff.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in venipuncture and clinical labs.
• Phlebotomy certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Physical, or Biological Science.
• ASCP certification.

About Us

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

About The Team

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