Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Allied Health --> Clinical Labs

Mineola, NY Temporary

NYU Langone HospitalLong Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Phlebotomist - Per Diem. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing routine Phlebotomy (specimen procurement), via venipuncture, finger or heel stick procedures following established protocol. Working knowledge of the laboratory information system for specimen accessioning, label generation and other computer related operations to facilitate specimen processing. Responsible for training and teaching of students and staff. In the absence of a supervisor must assume job assignments and staffing responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates proper patient identification by using double identifiers, infection control practices and techniques, venipuncture site selection indicated by color bands, and usage and disposal of safety needles. Demonstrates that each barcode label is matched against wristband prior to placement on tube.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively draw patient blood samples with minimal repeats, hemolization, and wrong tube types. Ability to follow Central Processing policy related to computer functions.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a High School or GED. 1 - 2 years in Hospital and/or Nursing home experience in all patient areas. Basic computer skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone HospitalLong Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone HospitalLong Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $36.00 - $36.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.