Phlebotomist - Cancer Center Lab - Day Shift; rotating shifts

Phlebotomist – Cancer Center Lab (Full Time, Day Shift)

Monday–Friday rotating shifts each week: 7:30 am–4:00 pm, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, 10:00 am–6:30 pm.

Job

Phlebotomists collect blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients while adhering to established protocols to ensure proper sample collection and patient safety. They transport blood specimens to laboratory departments in accordance with proper procedures for such transport and handling. In addition, they conduct in‑service education programs relating to theories and techniques of phlebotomy and perform related clerical work.

• Collect blood specimens from patients through venipuncture, capillary puncture techniques, and/or making an incision on the patient's arm.
• Provide phlebotomy services to patients in various inpatient, outpatient and off‑site areas, following the orders of the patient's physician.
• Enter data concerning blood specimens into a computer database; maintain appointment schedules and logs of patients seen and tests obtained; record results of patients' tests and file them appropriately; keep work‑related statistics and perform related clerical duties.
• Supervise, teach and provide support to medical technology students in both theories and techniques of phlebotomy by designing and implementing formal and informal programs of instruction ensuring that all established protocols and procedures for proper sample collection and patient safety are adhered to.
• Attend and/or present related hospital in‑service programs.
• Maintain proper inventory of supplies and materials needed for the daily collection of blood specimens.
• Participate in the overall function of the laboratory by assuming occasional substitution to other shifts or working prolonged shifts.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of experience as a Phlebotomist or a certificate in Phlebotomy from a recognized college, school, training program, hospital, health care facility, or the Armed Services.

Preferred: Prior hospital/lab experience and basic understanding of medical laboratory technology.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If no candidate was selected to fill the position, additional applications will be considered;

however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at a minimum, two weeks after the initial posting date. If no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from the initial posting, the posting would close for review and possibly be reposted at a later date.

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke‑free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine,…