Phlebotomy Technician: Patient-Centered & Precise

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood collection across all patient ages with accuracy and courtesy, under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include specimen processing, LIS tasks, reporting issues, maintaining safety and confidentiality, and ongoing professional development while upholding hospital standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, and preferred phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma / GED or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Prefer six months of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Previous computer experience is preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills are also required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures across all patient age groups, ensuring accurate identification, labeling, specimen integrity, and courteous patient interaction.
• Process and prepare laboratory specimens, including verification, centrifugation, labeling, and routing, while providing timely and professional phone support.
• Complete LIS/computer tasks, such as receiving specimens, monitoring pending logs, placing test orders, printing labels, and preparing reference lab send-outs.
• Report and elevate issues, including safety hazards, discrepancies, system problems, and workplace incidents, while documenting concerns and offering solutions.
• Maintain professional competency, completing required education, demonstrating proficiency in new procedures, participating in training, and pursuing ongoing skill development.
• Follow hospital and laboratory policies, including safety protocols, attendance standards, confidentiality requirements, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect, ensuring positive interactions with patients, families, staff, and departments while upholding confidentiality, dress code, and teamwork expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, supporting departmental efficiency and adapting to evolving operational needs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood collection across all patient ages with accuracy and courtesy, under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include specimen processing, LIS tasks, reporting issues, maintaining safety and confidentiality, and ongoing professional development while upholding hospital standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, and preferred phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.