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Phlebotomist Job at NYC Health Hospitals in New York

NYC Health Hospitals, New York, NY, United States


NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is an 815-bed nursing facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located on Roosevelt Island, nestled between Manhattan and Queens. Coler offers long term and subacute care, rehabilitation, and a dedicated memory care unit, comprised of 150 beds featuring an acclaimed music and memory program. The facility features a robust rehabilitation therapy program with expansive gym space for residents. Coler also offers full time physician staff, psychiatry, dental services, an onsite 8-chair dialysis den for hemodialysis, and on-site medical clinics to meet the clinical needs of its residents.

From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Coler ranks #5 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received a 2024 Silver Beacon Award for Memory Care.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Position Overview: Under supervision of licensed personnel, performs phlebotomy procedures to provide ancillary support to laboratories in drawing blood from patient/client for testing and diagnostic procedures and in support of a blood donor program. Cleans laboratory equipment and performs clerical duties in support of laboratory/phlebotomy activity.

Responsibilities:
Performs blood drawing procedure.
Provides on call coverage when someone calls out or takes time off.
Provides instructions to patients in order to obtain test samples needed.
Accessions specimens for testing.
Provide phlebotomy and / or accessioning coverage in all areas of the laboratory when needed.
Adheres to Infection Control practices including blood and body fluid standard precaution and isolation techniques.
Keeps Phlebotomy Kit and Cart clean.
Obtains supplies and restocks phlebotomy supplies as needed.
Informs Supervisor/Manager of any incidents pertaining with patients.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from a senior high school or evidence of having passed an examination for a High School Equivalency Diploma; or, 2. Satisfactory combination and education, training and experience; and, Successful completion of the prescribed training program for Phlebotomist.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Multiple employee discounts programs