Phlebotomist - **Cancer Center** Job at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York

Job Description

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, 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 diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Phlebotomist - Cancer Center.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine technical duties in a laboratory or patient area

Job Responsibilities:

* Performs other duties as assigned

* Performs routine Phlebotomy in a laboratory or patient area Aware of patients frame of mind and general appearance before proceeding with venipuncture Cleans the area and secures the tourniquet Inserts the needle accurately into the vein and draws the blood properly Draws the number and types of tubes in accordance with the requisition Strictly follows departmental and standard operating procedures Completes all procedures during assigned shift

* Labels the specimens and brings them into the main processing area in a timely manner Labels all specimens accurately by affixing the computer processing label Brings STATS to appropriate departments immediately Returns specimens to verifying area when rack is filled and before breaks lunchtime and end of shift Labels Blood bank specimens properly as set by laboratory protocol

* Performs Quality Control Phlebotomy Procedures in the laboratory Disposes of used needles immediately after use in the appropriate containers Carries out safety and quality control procedures on a daily basis Strictly complies with isolation and sterile procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High school diploma or the equivalent required One year of Phlebotomy experience performing venipunctures and finger sticks Practical knowledge of information system operations Phlebotomy Certificate and/or Certification in Medical Assisting required Appropriate interpersonal skills for interacting with patients physicians and other customers of the Outpatient Lab Strong verbal communication skills in English language Strong writing skills in the English language to include but not limited to legibility neatness and completeness of thought Detail oriented capable of handling stress from irregular workload and demonstrate businesslike and professional attitude at all times The phlebotomist must demonstrate expertise with the performance of the wide range of phlebotomy duties per laboratory procedure to include procedures on patients ranging from pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health 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.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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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 $58,178.05 - $59,218.05 Annually. 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.

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Company Location NYU Langone Hospitals Department CancerCtr-Phlebotomy (H1914) Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Shift

Mon - Fri; 7am-3pm