Job description
Description
$21.65 hourly plus 10% differential and benefits - Responsible for efficient and safe collection of blood samples from patients (Nyack Hospital inpatients and outpatients) for laboratory analysis or other medical purposes. Interacts with medical, nursing and laboratory staff in a professional manner at all times. Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, sharps containers, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, alcohol swabs, and bandages on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests and procedures. Verifies or records identity of patients and converses with patient to allay fear of procedure. Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, cleans puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection device. Withdraws needle, removes tourniquet while applying treatment to puncture area, labels all blood containers for subsequent processing. May prick finger or heel to draw blood. Performs clerical and computer responsibilities as assigned. Assists with “difficult” draws on units. AYS
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent. 1 – 3 years work experience or graduation from phlebotomy training program that provided clinical hours. National phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency required. Possess basic telephone, organizational, and computer skills. Flexible in work schedule hours. Excellent customer service skills, ability to work with minimal supervision.
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