Phlebotomist I - 1st Shift

Davita Inc.; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Phlebotomist I to draw blood samples and provide quality patient care in Yonkers, NY. In this role, you will ensure excellent customer service while maintaining a safe environment for patients. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, excellent phlebotomy skills, and the ability to work independently, often under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Medical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw quality blood samples while maintaining patient trust.
• Handle forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic)

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Title: Phlebotomist I

Duration: 2 months

Location: Yonkers, New York, United States, 10701

Shift: Mon - Fri 8am to 1pm; Saturdays 8am to 12pm



Description:

• The Patient Services Representative I (PSR I) represents the face of the company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions.


• The PSR I draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.


• The PSR I has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner.


• The PSR I will demonstrate Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information.


• Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.


• Maintain a safe and professional environment.


• Performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.


• Maintains required records and documentation.


• Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees and the public in general.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.


• Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.


• *Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.*

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED


• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.


• Phlebotomy certification preferred (Required in California, Nevada, and Washington).

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months experience REQUIRED.


• One(+) years phlebotomy experience preferred.


• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.


• Keyboard/data entry experience a must.