Phlebotomist — Patient-Focused Lab Technician

Catholic Health Services; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital, a not-for-profit acute care facility and member of Catholic Health on Long Island, is seeking a phlebotomist.

You will perform phlebotomy, follow established laboratory policy, label specimens properly, and practice universal safety precautions to support high-quality patient care. You will process specimens, operate the LIS, respond to requests promptly, prepare collection items, and contribute to on-the-job training and QA programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Phlebotomy Certification desired.
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association required.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The phlebotomist performs phlebotomy on patients and follows established laboratory policy and technique, i.e. - courteous to patients, proper labeling and identification of patient, disposing of needles and exercising universal safety precautions.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and assist in other laboratory function.
• Able to process specimens and to operate Lab LIS and handle all phone calls.
• Responds promptly to requests to perform phlebotomy within established acceptable time frame. Accessions test requests in LIS, reference lab systems.
• Assists in preparing samples for analysis - i.e.- centrifugation, bar coding, and distribution, process specimens.
• Reviews request forms for completion and compliance.
• Prepares phlebotomy tray with blood collection items for use.
• Exhibits initiative to increase his/her knowledge through on the job training and in-service programs.
• Participates in Departmental Q.A. program.
• Deals with public i.e. - answering telephones, interaction with physicians' offices, etc. in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab safety

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy Certification desired

Job description

St. Joseph Hospital, a not-for-profit acute care facility and member of Catholic Health on Long Island, is seeking a phlebotomist.

You will perform phlebotomy, follow established laboratory policy, label specimens properly, and practice universal safety precautions to support high-quality patient care. You will process specimens, operate the LIS, respond to requests promptly, prepare collection items, and contribute to on-the-job training and QA programs.