Job Title: Phlebotomist
Location: New Hyde Park, NY
Contract: 6 months (contract to hire opportunities)
Shift: 07:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Monday to Friday - Varies)
Hours Per week: 40 hours per week
What are the top responsibilities for this position:
- Perform routine phlebotomy procedures.
- Ability to distinguish sample types and draw requirements with order of draw for lab testing.
- Navigate laboratory computer system with minimal to no errors.
- Perform pediatric and adult phlebotomy.
- Obtain finger stick collection.
- Verify patient demographics accurately with two patient identifiers.
- Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards.
- Including but not limited to:
- Follow handwashing protocols.
- Practice aseptic techniques.
- Utilize protective barriers.
- Utilize personal protective equipment, e.g. gloves, lab coats.
- Maintain proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Demonstrate knowledge of role in emergency disaster.
- Function as an effective team member.
- Work cooperatively alongside physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff.
- Display effective communication.
- Maintain pace of over 4-6 patients per hour.
- Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks
- Troubleshoot problems within LIS and partner with LIS team to resolve outstanding issues.
Must have qualifications/experience: minimum 1 year experience
Type of certification required: Phlebotomy certified
Is travel required for this role? If yes, when and how often: weekly, whenever needed
What type of interview process is preferred: in-person
