Phlebotomist

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement award.

Join our exceptional team and work in a great environment with state-of-art equipment and genuine career growth opportunities.

We are looking for a Part-time Phlebotomist to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• The phlebotomist performs phlebotomy on patients and follows established laboratory policy and technique, i.e. – courteous to patients, proper labeling and identification of patient, disposing of needles and exercising universal safety precautions. 
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and assist in other laboratory function.
• Able to process specimens and to operate Lab LIS and handle all phone calls. 
• Responds promptly to requests to perform phlebotomy within established acceptable time frame.  Accessions test requests in LIS, reference lab systems. 
• Assists in preparing samples for analysis – i.e.- centrifugation, bar coding, and distribution, process specimens. 
• Reviews request forms for completion and compliance. 
• Prepares phlebotomy tray with blood collection items for use. 
• Exhibits initiative to increase his/her knowledge through on the job training and in-service programs. 
• Participates in Departmental Q.A. program. 
• Deals with public i.e. – answering telephones, interaction with physicians' offices, etc. in a courteous and professional manner.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy Certification desired. 
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association required. 
• Prior hospital experience preferred.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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