Phlebotomist
@ RemXPhlebotomist
About the job
A healthcare facility in Arverne NY seeks an experienced phlebotomist to perform blood draws, specimen processing, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Must handle specimen storage, labeling, and communicate procedures clearly. Join a dedicated team providing quality patient care.
Requirements
- Blood draw experience
- Specimen handling skills
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures
- Patient communication ability
Qualifications
- Relevant phlebotomy certification
- Ability to follow safety protocols
- Attention to detail
- Good organizational skills
Full job description
Location: Arverne NY
Monday- Friday 8-5pm
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PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
* Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
* Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
* Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
* Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
* Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
* Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
* Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
* Package specimens for transport
* Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
* Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
* Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
* Attend annual department trainings
* Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
* Other duties as assigned
Phlebotomy experience