Phlebotomist, Laboratory Services - Bethlehem (Part-Time, Days)

St. Luke's University Health Network; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in New York is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood and other specimens, following policies. You will ensure accuracy of samples and assist with related tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of a 100-hour phlebotomy program, and valid driver’s license, with 1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred; emphasis on patient service and teamwork in a hospital network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy program with at least 100 hours.
• 1–2 years of secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician orders and collects blood and other specimens using proper equipment.
• Performs outpatient EKGs, operates centrifuge, and ensures proper specimen transfer and storage.
• Communicates promptly with the outpatient lab scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers.
• Travel between sites for unscheduled absences or emergencies.
• Adheres to Network and departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training 100 hours

1-2 years of secondary education preferred

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00AM - 12:00PM, with every third Saturday required.

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood, and non-blood, specimens using appropriate blood collection equipment according to the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and Phlebotomy Procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interprets verbal and written physician orders, obtains blood specimens from patients (all ages) using appropriate blood collection equipment (needles, lancets, etc.), handles and processes lab specimens, and follows safe practices according to the SLUHN policies/manuals

• Perform outpatient EKG’s (as needed), operates centrifuge, and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage

• Timely communications to the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers

• Travel between sites, when needed, for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies

• On an ongoing basis, review for understanding and comply with all Network and departmental policies and procedures

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:

Continuously maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running. Rarely ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms. Rarely moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Continuously bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Continuously picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation. Rarely use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Continuously seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s).Frequently entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard.Occasionally bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s). Frequently extending hand and arms in any direction. Frequently remaining in a seated position. Consistently standing to remain on one’s feet in an upright position. Continuously bending or turning, generally to a side. Continuously walking to move about on foot.

EDUCATION :

High School graduate or equivalent required. Successful completion of a phlebotomy school with a minimum of 100 successful hours. 1-2 years of secondary education preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

At least 1 year of Phlebotomy experience preferred. Basic computer skills. Effective independent judgement in the performance of the assigned duties and strong customer service skills.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is anEqual Opportunity Employer.