PHLEBOTOMIST

This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days.

Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek.

The Department of Pathology at Montefiore Medical Center is one of the largest and most comprehensive medical center laboratories on the east coast. With a staff of nearly 700 associates and more than 50 pathologists and PhDs, our laboratories perform more than 10 million laboratory test results, interpretations, and diagnostic consultations each year. The pathology department is seeking a Phlebotomist.

Responsibilities:
•    Perform and execute proper phlebotomy techniques in order to obtain patient blood samples via a needle stick. 
•    Review laboratory requisitions and test orders for accuracy prior to performing phlebotomy.  
•    Ensure proper and accurate specimen labeling and records collection and receipt of specimens in the laboratory system. 
•    Centrifuging and preparing specimens for pick up. 
•    Adhere to proper infection control practices and HIPAA policies and procedures. 

Qualifications:

•    High school diploma/GED is required 
•    Phlebotomy certificate or experience required including 100 successful venipunctures on adults and 25 infant heel/finder sticks 
•    In some instances, ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time is necessary.

This position is located at the Wakefield campus in the Pathology - Rapid Response Lab. The hours will be 6:00am - 9:00am and with varying days working alternate weekends.
 

Department: Pathology Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: WAKEFIELD Employment Status: Regular Part-Time Address: 600 East 233rd Street, Bronx
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 6 AM-9 AM Req ID: 221975 Salary Range/Pay Rate:   $30.02 

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Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us. 

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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