Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist with 2+ years of recent phlebotomy experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient with straight needles and comfortable performing venipunctures independently from day one. This role requires reliability, punctuality, and strong communication skills. While bilingual Spanish is preferred, it is not required.

Must Have:

• 2 recent years of Phlebotomy experience
• Phlebotomy Certification
• straight needles ( A MUST)

Job Duties:

- Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data and decontaminate, and update patient information.

- Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.

- Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collections (e.g., urine, fecal) as required.

- Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.

- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

- Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.

- Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.

- Package specimens for transport.

- Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, and follow specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport.

Soft Skills

• reliable
• punctual
• strong communication skills

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Jackson Heights, New York.

Work Environment

Working in a busy Patient Service Center (PSC) in Jackson Heights, Queens, seeing 30-50 patients daily.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Every Other Saturday 8am-3pm

** For immediate consideration, email your resume to gshope@actalentservices. com or call 212..588..5803 **