Home Draw Phlebotomist (FT, 40 Hours) at BioReference Labs in New York, New York

Job Description:

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization. OPKO Health is a diversified healthcare company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biologics. OPKO's diagnostics business includes BioReference Laboratories, the nation's third-largest and fastest growing clinical laboratory over the last 35 years, which provides diagnostic testing to physician offices, hospitals, and clinics, among others, and GeneDx, a rapidly growing genetics and genomics laboratory that applies cutting edge technologies to make efficient clinical diagnostic testing and interpretation available for individuals with rare and common genetic conditions. Come join our team and become part of something big, by making our patients and customers the highest priority.

We are looking for a Home Draw Phlebotomist 40 hours per week in ourSunnyside Queens, NY location.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

The House Call Phlebotomist aims to serve house bound patients by preparing specimens for laboratories testing and performing screening standards. The Phlebotomist shall draw quality blood samples and/or collect other specimens while creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence in the patient's home.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Using superior customer service, greet customers appropriately, show proper identification and only when told enter home with all proper PPE.


• Successful completing blood draws, collecting specimens, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, and updating patient information.


• Set up area for collection. Collects specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Reduces patient anxiety by providing a calm environment for patients before, during and after the collection process.


• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.


• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.


• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.


• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.


• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.


• Transports specimen to proper drop off location.


• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.


• Attend annual department trainings


• Other duties as assigned

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time


• Ability to drive long distances


• Ability to lift 20 pounds

• High School Diploma or GED


• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required(CA,WA,NV & LA requires certification)

• Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.


• 3 years’ experience administrative support preferred


• Clean MVR


• Strong computer skills


• Superior communication skills both written and oral


• Attention to detail


• Ability to work unsupervised

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.