Phlebotomist/EKG Tech

Stony Brook University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New York is seeking a Phlebotomist/EKG Tech to collect blood samples, handle specimens, and perform EKGs. The role requires a high school diploma and phlebotomy certification, with responsibilities including patient care and specimen management. Join a dedicated team committed to quality patient service and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of phlebotomy course or previous phlebotomy experience.
• One-year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood specimens and handles urine/stool specimens.
• Prepares specimens for reference laboratories.
• Performs routine and STAT EKG's.

Skills

Communication

Mobility

Fine Motor Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Description - Phlebotomist/EKG Tech (2501750)

SUMMARY: This position requires the Phlebotomist/EKG to collect blood from patients, check the quality of blood, and assumes responsibilities for the safety and comfort of patients, following established standards and practices. Receive urines, sputum, stool, etc. for processing. Prepares specimens to be sent to the reference laboratories. Performs routine and STAT EKG’s.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

· Draws all blood specimens, including micro-specimens.

· Receives urine, sputum, and stool specimens and properly handles such specimens.

· Separates, prepares paperwork and refrigerates all specimens to be sent out to a reference laboratory.

· Responsible for inventory of supplies and keeping area clean and well stocked.

· Responsible for transporting specimens to the laboratory from the Outpatient Department.

· Enters patient orders into the laboratory computer correctly.

· Performs STAT and routine EKG’s as required.

· Follows department infection control and safety procedures.

· Adheres to the Hospital and Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manuals.

· Performs all other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager

• Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department

· Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations

· Participates in in-service programs

Required Education & Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent education.

· Completion of phlebotomy course or previous phlebotomy experience.

· One-year phlebotomy experiences preferred.

· Certification for phlebotomy preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, office staff and medical providers.The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

· Sufficient mobility to deliver reports and supplies to different areas of the hospital.

· Communicate orally and written.

· Must have fine motor dexterity to complete bimanual/bilateral tasks.

· Ability to stoop, bend, and lift ten (10) lb. objects.

· Exposed to the danger of infection or harm from pathogenic material or chemicals.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of ELIH

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBEILH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services *
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022.

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island employees and responsible for all aspects of employment, including hirings, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Job Number:

Job Number:

2501750

Job Field

Job Field

: Allied Health

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Laboratory

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Evening Shift Shift Hours : 6am-9pm, eight hour shifts