What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at St. John's Riverside Hospital?
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
The phlebotomist performs venipunctures and ensures the proper identification of the patient and the collection of the correct type of specimen at the appropriate time. The phlebotomist ensures proper handling and transport of specimens to the appropriate laboratory. The phlebotomist may also perform preanalytical and post analytical tasks, as well as clerical duties.
Qualifications
Demonstrated proficiency in MS office suite of products. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Demonstrates knowledge of blood and body fluid precautions. Successful completion of a Certified Phlebotomy Training program and 3-5 years of Phlebotomy experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
