Phlebotomist New York NY

PHLEBOTOMIST / Medical Assistant

Phlebotomists needed for an ongoing per-diem role in clinics throughout Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx.

Monday-Friday, no weekends. Open shifts include mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Position Overview : The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; performs EKG and spirometry on adult and pediatric patients; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following) :

• Blood Collection : from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques.
• Identifies and labels specimens appropriately.
• Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures.
• Enters accessioning data into the computer.
• Prepares specimens for send out testing.
• Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood.
• Attends required meetings.
• Enhances professional growth and development through inservice meetings and education programs.
• Performs EKG, Holter Monitor, and Spirometry procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Typical Physical Demands :

Working Conditions : Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a medical group and laboratory environment.

Qualifications and Education :

Certification : Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program preferred.

Alternative to Minimum Qualifications : Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.