Phlebotomist

As part of the Montefiore Health System, we offer the quality of a premier academic medical center and the caring of a community hospital. We#re committed to the health and well-being of Rockland County#s residents and our team members.## Benefits include:# 1199 Pension Plan Medical, dental, and vision benefits Tuition reimbursement Generous Paid Time Off (plus 8#holidays ) The clinical excellence of the Montefiore Health System# Equal Opportunity Employment# Zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and abuse# Fair employment practices, including equal treatment in hiring, promotion and compensation# WE CARE code of conduct for all team members# A Great Place to Live Just 35 miles from New York City, Rockland County offers friendly communities, natural beauty, outdoor pursuits, convenient shopping and easy access to New York City. While Rockland County has plenty to offer, both the mountains and the beach are within a few hours# drive.# # 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. # Essential Job Qualifications: # Education: High School Diploma or equivalent########## Experience: 1 # 3 years or graduation from phlebotomy training program that provided clinical hours Certification: Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency preferred. Other: Possess basic telephone, organizational, and computer skills. Flexible in work schedule hours. Excellent customer service skills, ability to work with minimal supervision. 24.25 per hour + 10% differential

As part of the Montefiore Health System, we offer the quality of a premier academic medical center and the caring of a community hospital. We're committed to the health and well-being of Rockland County's residents and our team members.

Benefits include:

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• 1199 Pension Plan
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• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
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• Tuition reimbursement
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• Generous Paid Time Off (plus 8 holidays )
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• The clinical excellence of the Montefiore Health System
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• Equal Opportunity Employment
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• Zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and abuse
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• Fair employment practices, including equal treatment in hiring, promotion and compensation
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• WE CARE code of conduct for all team members
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A Great Place to Live

Just 35 miles from New York City, Rockland County offers friendly communities, natural beauty, outdoor pursuits, convenient shopping and easy access to New York City. While Rockland County has plenty to offer, both the mountains and the beach are within a few hours' drive.

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.

Essential Job Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 1 - 3 years or graduation from phlebotomy training program that provided clinical hours

Certification: Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency preferred.

Other: Possess basic telephone, organizational, and computer skills. Flexible in work schedule hours. Excellent customer service skills, ability to work with minimal supervision.

24.25 per hour + 10% differential