What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Westchester Medical Center Health System?
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.
Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Night Hours: WEEKDAYS AND ROTATING WEEKENDS
