Job Description

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

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