Weekend/Holiday Phlebotomist: Patient Care Focus

Northwell Health; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood from patients in a hospital setting. You will ensure specimen quality, maintain patient safety and comfort, and support the processing department.

Responsibilities include assisting technologists, managing supplies, and providing outpatient customer service. Some off-site blood collection may be required, with duties extending to clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduated from an accredited Phlebotomy program.
• Minimum of one year phlebotomy experience or Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant education.
• Knowledge of laboratory computer systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with supervisor and communicate needs and problems.
• Follow aseptic and antiseptic techniques in duties.
• Maintain department policies, safety, infection control and regulatory requirements.
• Provide outpatient customer service: greet patients, process paperwork, answer questions about specimens and tests.
• Go off-site for blood collection as needed and perform clerical duties as required.
• Perform related duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Medical terminology

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy certificate program

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood from patients in a hospital setting. You will ensure specimen quality, maintain patient safety and comfort, and support the processing department.

Responsibilities include assisting technologists, managing supplies, and providing outpatient customer service. Some off-site blood collection may be required, with duties extending to clerical tasks as needed.