Phlebotomist bei One Brooklyn Health

Perform venipuncture blood collection and micro techniques in accordance with approved regulations and procedures. 

• Draw blood and label specimen tubes with date, time and initials.
• Complete required paperwork of the specimen tubes for proper shipment or analysis.
• Take inventory and request supplies as needed. Ensure proper equipment is available prior to drawing blood specimen (needle, holder, gauze, wipe pad, etc.).
• Clean the laboratory after each draw.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, aiding technologists and collecting data, as necessary.
• Prepare reports as required to comply with state and hospital guidelines.  
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• Training may be on the job or from formal education program.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• There are two skill levels for the venipuncture technician:
  • Skilled in blood-taking techniques for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
  • Skilled in techniques directed towards adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.
• Good blood collection techniques are essential.
• Proficient in lab computer system.
• Good communication skills
• Able to draw blood in a timely manner.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to keep patients calm.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Phlebotomy Certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. 
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.