Phlebotomist – Patient-Centered Blood Draw & Lab Support

Stony Brook Medicine; Town of Southampton (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist/Associate II to collect blood and track specimens in the laboratory system. You will ensure specimen quality and patient comfort while coordinating collections for special studies and reference testing.

The role requires aseptic technique, proper identification, and accurate labeling, with duties spanning packing, sorting, and communicating with physicians' offices.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills and aseptic technique required.
• Experience with patient communication and safety protocols.
• Follows AIDET protocol when interacting with patients.

Responsibilities

• Follows AIDET protocol consistently including explanation of procedures performed to patient.
• Practice hand hygiene and use PPE as required.
• Assure proper patient identification prior to procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and finger/heelstick to obtain blood specimens.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort at the phlebotomy site.
• Coordinate specimen collection for special studies.
• Perform waived testing such as fingerstick PT and/or glucose/cholesterol.
• Label, receive and track specimens in the LIS.
• Dispose of sharps and waste per policy.
• Organize and stock phlebotomy trays; maintain sanitary conditions.
• Maintain phlebotomy supplies and assist with storage areas.
• Document regulatory information including temperature and inventory.
• Clarify orders with physicians' offices.
• Arrange patient redraw if necessary.
• Receive specimens from patients, OR, ER and physician offices; label and track as required.
• Verify accuracy of test orders from requisitions.
• Prepare specimens for reference labs with proper manifests and tracking.
• Package pass-through specimens as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

AIDET protocol

Specimen handling

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist/Associate II to collect blood and track specimens in the laboratory system. You will ensure specimen quality and patient comfort while coordinating collections for special studies and reference testing.

The role requires aseptic technique, proper identification, and accurate labeling, with duties spanning packing, sorting, and communicating with physicians' offices.