Vassar Brothers Medical Center·Poughkeepsie, New York
Perform phlebotomy procedures across all patient age groups while ensuring accurate specimen identification and integrity. Manage laboratory tasks including specimen processing, LIS data entry, and coordination of reference lab send-outs.
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.
Summary 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.
Perform phlebotomy procedures across all patient age groups, ensuring accurate identification, labeling, specimen integrity, and courteous patient interaction. Process and prepare laboratory specimens, including verification, centrifugation, labeling, and routing, while providing timely and professional phone support. Complete LIS/computer tasks, such as receiving specimens, monitoring pending logs, placing test orders, printing labels, and preparing reference lab send-outs. Report and escalate issues, including safety hazards, discrepancies, system problems, and workplace incidents, while documenting concerns and offering solutions. Maintain professional competency, completing required education, demonstrating proficiency in new procedures, participating in training, and pursuing ongoing skill development. Follow hospital and laboratory policies, including safety protocols, attendance standards, confidentiality requirements, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. Demonstrate professionalism and respect, ensuring positive interactions with patients, families, staff, and departments while upholding confidentiality, dress code, and teamwork expectations. Perform additional duties as assigned, supporting departmental efficiency and adapting to evolving operational needs. Job Qualifications Education: High School diploma / GED or equivalent is required.
Prefer six months of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital setting. Previous computer experience is preferred. Effective interpersonal skills are also required.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org
Unit: 1672 Department: Phlebotomy Exempt: No
$18.13 - $34.50 Hourly
A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for six months of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting. Candidates must possess effective interpersonal skills and basic computer proficiency.
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