Phlebotomist (Part Time Nights)

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

Communicates at shift change and follows through on pending specimens.  Determines specimen priority and takes action accordingly. Always wears proper PPE; practices strict hand hygiene  and disposes of biohazardous waste and sharps in proper containers.  Always identifies the patient correctly, verifying ID band information against the test request prior to collecting the specimen.  Always follows posted instructions about arm restrictions. Draws Blood Bank specimens appropriately utilizing the Blood Bank ID band with 100% accuracy. Displays good venipuncture technique, rarely misses a vein on any patient.  Collect specimens in appropriate containers paying strict attention to mixing and order of draw.   Displays good technique for microcollection and blood cultures.   Labels specimens correctly with all of the appropriate requisition information to include initials, time and date of collection immediately after collection in the presence of the patient.  Communicates with nursing personnel on patient care issues.  Always notifies nursing if patient refuses test or specimen was unable to be collected. Adheres to standards of performance and the SINAI way.  Interacts with patients as trained, always requesting permission to enter (unless night shift), smiles, introduces self and explains procedure to patient.  Always leaves bedside table, phone, call button within reach and discards trash into waste container. Always appears, dresses and conducts themselves in a professional manner.  Responds to pages in a timely manner;  beepers and cell  phones are on vibrate during working hours Prioritizes specimen collection and delivery to the lab.  Receives specimens, accessions specimens, and delivers samples to the appropriate workstations in the laboratory. Accessions specimens with minimal errors.  Resolves discrepancies with orders at the time of discovery. Answers the telephone or responds to the pneumatic tube alarm.  Responds to stat specimen requests by either paging assigned staff or distributing requests.  Responds to pages including Code Blue, RRT and Stroke Alerts.  

Qualifications:

Completion of training program in phlebotomy or medical assisting preferred; experience can be substituted for education requirements. High School Diploma Prior phlebotomy experience preferred

Benefits
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more! Share