Phlebotomist - Part Time

$62,400 - $68,162/Yr

NYU Langone Health - Mineola, NY

Part-time

Mineola, NY

501-1,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine Phlebotomy (specimen procurement) via venipuncture, finger, or heel stick procedures following established protocol. The candidate should have a working knowledge of the laboratory information system for specimen accessioning, label generation, and other computer-related operations to facilitate specimen processing. Additionally, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for training and teaching of students and staff. In the absence of a supervisor, the Phlebotomist must assume job assignments and staffing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Phlebotomy (specimen procurement) via venipuncture, finger, or heel stick procedures following established protocol.
• Demonstrate proper patient identification by using double identifiers and infection control practices.
• Select venipuncture sites indicated by color bands and ensure proper usage and disposal of safety needles.
• Match each barcode label against the wristband prior to placement on the tube.
• Effectively draw patient blood samples with minimal repeats, hemolization, and wrong tube types.
• Follow Central Processing policy related to computer functions.
• Train and teach students and staff as needed.
• Assume job assignments and staffing responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in a hospital and/or nursing home setting in all patient areas.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $30.00 to $32.77.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.