Phlebotomist - Poughkeepsie - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to verify requests and patient information, perform blood draws across age groups, and process specimens according to established procedures.

The role emphasizes quality control, accurate record-keeping, and awareness of patient emotional and physiological states, with additional duties as needed in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience in drawing blood from adults, pediatrics, and infants is expected.
• Knowledge of specimen handling and lab computer systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies request, patient and specimen information.
• Draws blood from adult, pediatric and/or infant patients and processes specimens following established procedures and techniques.
• Follows in-process quality control procedures and maintains related records.
• Remains aware of patient emotional/physiological condition and reports abnormal conditions to the proper people.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Record maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Hospital setting experience

Job description

Verifies request and patient information. Draws blood from adult, pediatric and/or infant patients and processes specimens following established procedures and techniques. Follows in-process quality control procedures. Maintains related records.

Responsibilities:

1. Verifies request, patient and specimen information.
2. Draws blood from adult, pediatric and/or infant patients and processes specimens following established procedures and techniques.
3. Follows in-process quality control procedures. Maintains related records.
4. Remains aware of patient emotional/physiological condition and reports abnormal conditions to the proper people.
5. Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certified in Phlebotomy from a National Organization, preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year Phlebotomy experience OR Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant education program, required.
• 1 yr of hospital setting experience
• Knowledge of laboratory computer, preferred

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).