What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Westchester Medical Center Health Network?
Job Summary: Phlebotomy function is based on operational hours of all APS practices. May be required to travel to offsite locations and perform specimen collections. # Responsibilities: Draw blood tests from patients as per physician orders Enter physician orders into laboratory system to produce requisite labels for specimens Order supplies for required testing Ensure that bloods/samples are sent to the laboratory as per schedule to insure samples are viable. Communicate with medical providers to clarify orders when needed. # Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: One-year phlebotomy experience preferred. Education: High school graduate or equivalent. # Licenses / Certifications: #Completion of a phlebotomy program/course or on-the-job training in phlebotomy and minimum of three years# experience. ASCP accreditation / certification highly desirable. # Other:# Special Requirements: Clerical experience desirable. Knowledge of medical terminology and computer data entry experience strongly preferred.
