Phlebotomist (Yonkers

Phlebotomist

The Phlebotomist provides expert blood collection and specimen preparation services, ensuring high-quality, accurate samples with minimal discomfort for patients across a wide range of ages and backgrounds. This role combines hands-on clinical work with careful administrative and laboratory tasks to support excellent patient care and reliable diagnostic results.

Responsibilities

• 2 - 3 years of experience performing venipuncture and other blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles, consistently obtaining sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients.
• Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• Explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process clearly and courteously to patients, helping them feel at ease and informed.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, ensuring all specimens are correctly labeled, centrifuged, split, and frozen as required by specific test orders.
• Verify all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy before processing specimens.
• Package specimens securely and prepare them for transport, following protocol to maintain specimen integrity during transit.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place samples in appropriate collection containers or tubes, and follow detailed procedures for handling and transport.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks to support a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Update patient information and maintain accurate documentation related to specimen collection and processing.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians' orders to ensure correct tests are performed and appropriate specimens are collected.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and follow all safety standards and infection control procedures.
• Wear appropriate attire and personal protective equipment as required for safe specimen collection and handling.
• Attend annual department trainings and stay current with phlebotomy procedures, safety protocols, and organizational policies.
• Answer telephone calls in a professional manner and read laboratory results as needed to address inquiries and support patient care.
• Provide phlebotomy services to pediatric patients, adapting techniques and communication to meet the needs of children and their families.
• Perform basic administrative tasks related to phlebotomy and specimen processing, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clinical setting with a primary opening in Yonkers. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with every other Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The environment involves regular interaction with patients, including pediatric patients, and coordination with healthcare and laboratory professionals. The position is well suited for individuals who enjoy a change of scenery and in-state travel between sites.

Appropriate clinical attire and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The work includes a mix of direct patient contact, specimen handling, and administrative tasks, all performed in a professional, detail-oriented, and patient-centered setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Yonkers, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance…