Bilingual Phlebotomist; Peekskill

Bilingual Phlebotomist (Peekskill)

The Bilingual Phlebotomist provides expert support in blood collection and specimen preparation, ensuring high-quality, accurate samples are obtained with minimal discomfort for patients across a wide demographic. This role requires a professional who can clearly explain procedures, maintain meticulous documentation, and uphold strict safety and regulatory standards while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Perform venipuncture and other blood collection procedures using straight needles and butterfly needles, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Collect, label, and store blood and other specimens (such as urine or fecal samples) according to established procedures and protocols.
• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection processes clearly and courteously to patients in a bilingual capacity, helping them feel at ease.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, and accurately label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders.
• Verify all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against physician scripts to ensure 100% accuracy before processing.
• Package specimens securely for transport, following protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transit.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place samples in appropriate collection containers or tubes, and follow protocol-specific procedures to ensure reliable test results.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians orders related to laboratory tests and specimen handling.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and follow all safety and infection control guidelines in the laboratory and patient care areas.
• Wear appropriate professional and protective attire as required by safety and laboratory standards.
• Attend annual department trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of phlebotomy techniques, regulations, and best practices.
• Perform decontamination procedures and record maintenance data as required for equipment and work areas.
• Update patient information accurately in systems and records, ensuring proper documentation and traceability of specimens.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide support for infant and pediatric blood draws when needed, using appropriate techniques and a gentle approach.
• Travel to different in-state locations as needed, adapting to various clinical settings while maintaining consistent quality of care.

• 23 years of hands-on experience drawing blood in a clinical or laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture with straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and store specimens in accordance with test orders and laboratory protocols.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail in documentation, labeling, and record keeping.
• Ability to clearly explain blood draw and specimen collection procedures to patients in a courteous, professional manner.
• Capability to interpret and fully understand physicians orders related to laboratory testing.
• Experience with specimen processing, including packaging specimens for transport and maintaining specimen integrity.
• Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations and general safety and infection control practices.
• Ability to handle telephone inquiries and communicate laboratory results following established guidelines.
• Comfort working with diverse patient populations, including pediatric and infant draws (infant and pediatric experience strongly preferred).
• Bilingual communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of patients.

• Experience with infant and pediatric blood draws is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple specimens, requisitions, and patient records accurately.
• Ability to work independently across different clinical sites while maintaining consistent standards and procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development through annual department trainings.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to put patients at ease and provide a positive experience during specimen collection.

This position is based in Peekskill and involves working in clinical and laboratory settings with in-state travel, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy a change of scenery. The typical schedule is…