Phlebotomist bilingual - Full Time

Bilingual Phlebotomist – English/Spanish
Location: Riverhead, NY
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: $19–$23 per hour
MedStaff Group is recruiting an experienced and dependable Bilingual Phlebotomist for a busy healthcare organization in Riverhead, NY. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish .
The Phlebotomist will collect and process specimens, maintain accurate documentation, and provide patients with a professional and comfortable experience.
Responsibilities

Perform venipunctures and capillary blood collections safely and accurately.
Verify patient identities and laboratory orders before collecting specimens.
Label, process, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
Follow proper specimen-handling, storage, and transportation procedures.
Document collections and patient information accurately in the electronic health record.
Explain procedures and communicate clearly with English- and Spanish-speaking patients.
Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked phlebotomy area.
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, Article 28, and laboratory safety requirements.
Immediately report patient reactions, collection complications, labeling concerns, or specimen issues.
Assist with additional clinical duties as needed.
Qualifications

Fluency in English and Spanish is required .
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program.
Previous phlebotomy experience in a medical office, outpatient clinic, laboratory, or similar healthcare environment.
Strong venipuncture and specimen-processing skills.
Knowledge of patient-identification, infection-control, and specimen-handling procedures.
Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills.
Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a busy healthcare setting.
Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of phlebotomy experience.
Current phlebotomy certification.
Experience using eClinicalWorks .
Experience in an Article 28, primary care, or multispecialty medical practice.
Experience working with pediatric and adult patients.
Compensation: $19–$23 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
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