Per Diem Phlebotomist - Clinical Laboratory - Mount Sinai Queens

Job Description

Responsible for performing venipuncture on patients in assigned areas within the Medical Center, and prepares these specimens for delivery to indicated laboratories.

Responsibilities

1.Performs phlebotomy on patients for required tests.


2.Carefully follows accession order.


3.Selects proper peripheral vein, cleanses site and applies tourniquet.


4.Draws correct number and types to tubes on properly identified patients.


5.Ascertains that tubes contain sufficient blood and are correctly labeled.

6.Bands tubes according to labs as per established protocols. Places banded tubes in carriers.


7.Communicates any problems or issues and alerts management accordingly.


8.Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition. Safely disposes of contaminated equipment and maintains a safe working environment.


9.Regularly attends continuing education courses and conferences to maintain currency in field.


10.Follows the guidelines of OSHA, NYSDH, CAP and other regulatory agencies.


11.Performs donor assessments, checks vital signs, medical history and accurately documents results for all potential donors per established protocols.


12.Prepares donor collections for the laboratory processing per established Blood Bank and Infection Control guidelines.


13.Performs daily, weekly or monthly quality control processes for designated departmental equipment.


14.Maintains inventory supplies, for medical-surgical and dietary requirements.


15.Maintains strict confidentially of all donor donations and records.


16.Accountable for delegated tasks assigned by the RN/CNM within scope of the position.

Qualifications

Medical Assistant experience in a Cardiology or Internal Medicine Practice or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Basic computer skills required to enter and print data in EMR system and navigate Internet.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSQ-NonRN

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $27.97 - $30.05 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU Local 144 at Mount Sinai Queens, 360 - Laboratory - MSQ, Mount Sinai Queens

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.