Phlebotomist PD Tier 3 - Vassar

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.

Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

Performs a variety of clerical and computer related activities and phlebotomy with minimal supervision. This individual interacts with patients of all ages and works effectively with others to meet the needs of the patients.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience:
  
  Prefer six months of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital setting. Previous computer experience is preferred. Effective interpersonal skills are also required.
• License: N/A

• 1. Performs Phlebotomy activities on patients of all ages with minimal supervision.
• 1.1 Collects Stat, Timed and other samples by venipuncture or capillary puncture, being aware of the importance of timing in instances such as therapeutic drug levels, etc.; follow established guidelines for laboratory specimens.
• 1.2 Verify all patient information prior to specimen collection.
• 1.3 Label all samples collected. (Bar code labels).
• 1.4 Initial, Time and Date all blood specimen tubes. (Bar code labels).
• 1.5 Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following departmental procedure and observing isolation procedures.
• 1.6 Performs other duties such as data collecting, filing, faxing, assisting technologist and hospital wide laboratory courier for sample pick-up and transport to the laboratory.
• 1.7 Maintains copies of outpatient orders in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• 1.8 Maintains copies of manually requested patient tests in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• 1.9 Exhibits polite, considerate and caring attitude when interacting with patients, their families, physicians and hospital staff.
• 1.10 Reports system problems to the Hospital Information System (HIS) Help desk.

• 2. Specimen Processing of all samples submitted to laboratory for testing. Provides assistance to all incoming phone calls to the lab.
• 2.1 Verifies all samples are labeled correctly.
• 2.2 Verifies all samples are in correct containers/ tubes/ media.
• 2.3 Receives all samples in LIS.
• 2.4 Reprints labels as needed for sample testing.
• 2.5 Centrifugation of samples.
• 2.6 Visually verify all sample integrity prior to delivery to testing departments. If samples are adequate, deliver to departments for testing. If samples are inadequate, follow established Cancellation Policy.
• 2.7 Provides accurate information and timely resolution to physicians/nursing personnel who call lab.
• 2.8 Answers all telephone calls in a courteous manner and routes to the appropriate individual.
• 2.9 Records messages accurately and routes to appropriate individual.
• 2.10 Retrieves patient laboratory test data using computer functions.
• 2.11 Vocera:
  Carries and responds to Vocera communication device.
• 2.12 Vocera is checked at the beginning of each shift for battery life and functionality prior to use.
• 2.13 Vocera sign-IN and sign-OUT sheets are signed each and every day of duty.
• 2.14 It is the responsibility of the phlebotomist to sign-in and sign-out the Vocera. Failure to do so will result in corrective action given. Vocera becomes lost, the phlebotomist who last used the device will…