About the Role
At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Phlebotomist on our Laboratory team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for collecting blood specimens, performing phlebotomy functions and processing samples as directed by physician order using age appropriate-specific criteria while following established policies and procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Performs EKG when assigned to work in the Express Lab location.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent, including knowledge of computer science required.
- Completion of phlebotomy course with at least 100 hours of clinical rotation in a healthcare setting OR completion of phlebotomy course and appropriate phlebotomy experience of at least one (1) year required.
- One (1) year of recent phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Must demonstrate excellent phlebotomy skill and knowledge.
- Evening and night shift technicians must have significant experience with all age groups.
- Medical terminology and basic computer functions required.
- EKG competency is preferred and will be offered during orientation as this position mainly works within the Express Lab.
- National Phlebotomy certification required within six (6) months of hire.
- Primarily standing with intermittent sitting; bending at the waist and squatting as needed to access patient.
- Manual dexterity.
- Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
- Routine exposure to biological hazards in the Laboratory.
- Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
- Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate samples collection computer and office equipment.
- Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs and push 100 lbs.
- Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
- Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
- Subject to irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Medical terminology
- Basic computer functions
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Flexibility
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
Location
- Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- One (1) year of recent phlebotomy experience preferred
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Completion of phlebotomy course with at least 100 hours of clinical rotation in a healthcare setting OR completion of phlebotomy course and appropriate phlebotomy experience of at least one (1) year required.
Salary/Compensations
- $25.54-$31.75 hourly
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits
About the Company
- At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle.
- Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve.
- If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Phlebotomist on our Laboratory team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.
- At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential.
- We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members.
- Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.
- Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.
