Phlebotomist (JR229012)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ViziRecruiter,LLC. is looking for a dedicated phlebotomist to join the team at the Moses campus. The role involves performing phlebotomy techniques on patients and ensuring accurate specimen handling in compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a phlebotomy certificate or relevant experience.

The position operates during early hours, 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM, Monday to Friday with alternate weekends. Ideal candidates will be proficient in EKG procedures and demonstrate strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Certification in phlebotomy or relevant experience is necessary.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy techniques and ensure quality specimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on various patients using appropriate techniques.
• Record electrocardiograms on patients.
• Ensure proper labeling and handling of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

EKG procedures

Computer skills

Education

High School/GED

Hospital/phlebotomy school certificate or experience

Tools

EKG machines

Point-of-care testing equipment

Hand-held devices (smartphones, tablets)

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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Montefiore’s Department of Pathology operates the most technologically advanced diagnostic systems, providing approximately 10.5 million tests per year. Our laboratories provide a wide range of testing services to patients.

The phlebotomist is responsible for performing and executing proper phlebotomy techniques in order to obtain patient blood samples via a needle stick. The individual is also responsible for reviewing laboratory requisitions and test orders for accuracy prior to performing phlebotomy. He/she ensures proper and accurate specimen labeling and records collection and receipt of specimens in the laboratory system. The phlebotomist is responsible for centrifuging and preparing specimens for pickup and adhering to proper infection control practices and HIPAA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy techniques on adults, newborns, and pediatric patients using vacutainer needles, butterfly needles with adapters, and heel/finger-stick devices.
• Record electrocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.
• Perform waived point-of care testing.
• Obtain urine specimens from patients and handle appropriately prior to transporting to the lab.
• Use the laboratory information systems in support of phlebotomy-related functions (ex: registering, ordering, printing, receiving, etc.).
• Prepare specimens for delivery (ex: centrifugation, aliquoting, preparing paperwork, etc.).
• Monitor and maintain quantity of supplies, maintain required logs and records.
• Responsible for following Infectious Control procedures.
• Receive daily work assignments and perform duties according to established standards.
• Attend in-service sessions and staff meetings as required.
• Comply with the requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Follow established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, alert supervisor to defective equipment.
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High School/GED required, Hospital/phlebotomy school certificate or experience required.
• Phlebotomy techniques and procedures required.
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of phlebotomy and ability to acquire appropriate and high-quality phlebotomy specimens.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of EKG in acquiring high-quality EKG data and point-of-care testing.
• Experience working with computers, label printers, office printers, scanners, fax machines, hand-held devices (such as smartphones and tablets) required.
• Prior work experience with EKG machines, point-of-care testing equipment, temperature monitoring devices, refrigerators and freezers.

This position is located at the Moses campus in the Phlebotomy lab. The hours will be 3:00am - 6:00am Monday through Friday with alternate weekends.