White Plains Hospital is hiring: Phlebotomist in City of White Plains

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Position Summary

Obtaining blood specimens (where applicable to a specific position) from patients for laboratory analysis, observing protocols and methods established by the Department of Laboratories, including the accessioning routine for proper identification and processing of such specimens. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Includes The Following

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures and their execution.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services.
• Complete competency requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain a safe environment and use universal precautions.
• Ability to obtain blood or other specimens using varied techniques on all age groups.
• Proficient in the use of the laboratory information system and hospital information system (where applicable).
• Maintain supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Make appropriate decisions independently.
• Prioritize workload.
• Inform management of problems.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient data.
• Cross training in ATC, MLW, Phlebotomy/Accessioning, Blood Donors (Where Applicable).
• Provide information to pre-operative patients.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• In-service training on LIS and HIS computer systems.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred when applicable to a specific position.
• Previous phlebotomy experience when applicable.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.

Core Competencies

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Stress Tolerance

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Hazardous chemicals are listed in the hospital’s SDS data base and may be accessed via the hospital intranet or at the switchboard.
• Ability to move about the department and multiple patient locations frequently throughout the work day.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and dexterity needed to perform venipunctures.
• Ability to detect and greet patients.
• Communicates frequently with patients who may have questions and requires exchange of accurate information.

Primary Population Served

• Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
• Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
• Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
• Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
• Adult (18 – 64 years)
• Geriatric (> 65 years)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Patients with developmental delays
• Patients at end of life
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Patients with cultural needs
• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

Salary Range: $40,836.90-$61,255.16 (based on full-time employment)