Phlebotomist in Valhalla, New York at Westchester Medical Center

Job Summary: Phlebotomy function is based on operational hours of all APS practices. May be required to travel to offsite locations and perform specimen collections.

Responsibilities:

• Draw blood tests from patients as per physician orders
• Enter physician orders into laboratory system to produce requisite labels for specimens
• Order supplies for required testing
• Ensure that bloods/samples are sent to the laboratory as per schedule to insure samples are viable.
• Communicate with medical providers to clarify orders when needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: One-year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Licenses / Certifications: Completion of a phlebotomy program/course or on-the-job training in phlebotomy and minimum of three years’ experience. ASCP accreditation / certification highly desirable.

Other:

Special Requirements: Clerical experience desirable. Knowledge of medical terminology and computer data entry experience strongly preferred.