Phlebotomist - Brooklyn New York

Company: JobRialto
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Posted On: 05/08/2024

Description

Position Details:

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation.

Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

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

Requirements:

1+ year exp

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