Full-Time Phlebotomist Opportunity in White Plains, NY

Department: Lab Phlebotomy

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day

Hours: Varied Sched. (7A-3P) - rotating w/e and holidays

Salary Range: $40,836.90-$61,255.16

Job Description:

Title: Phlebotomist      

Department/Location: Department of Laboratories 

FLSA Status: NE

Reports to: Phlebotomy Supervisor

Position Summary:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

• Obtaining blood specimens (where applicable to a specific position) from patients for laboratory analysis, observing protocols and methods established by the Department of Laboratories, including the accessioning routine for proper identification and processing of such specimens. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Understand and adhere to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures, ensuring their proper execution.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services.
• Complete competency requirements.
• Maintain a safe environment and use universal precautions.
• Possess the ability to obtain blood or other specimens using various techniques on all age groups.
• Be proficient in using the laboratory information system and hospital information system (where applicable).
• Ensure supplies are kept in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Make appropriate decisions independently and prioritize workload effectively.
• Inform management of any problems that arise.
• Uphold patient data confidentiality.
• Cross-train in ATC, MLW, Phlebotomy/Accessioning, and Blood Donors (where applicable).
• Provide information to pre-operative patients.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

• High School graduate or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• In-service training on LIS and HIS computer systems Licensure:
• Phlebotomy Certification is preferred when applicable to a specific position. Experience:
• Previous phlebotomy experience when applicable.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.

Core Competencies:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

• Flexibility
• Organized 
• Adaptability 
• Attention to Detail 
• Stress Tolerance