Why our Phlebotomists love working at Northwell Health

Phlebotomists at Northwell Health play an important role by collecting blood samples from our patients. These blood samples can help identify a patient’s diagnosis and ultimately help doctors create a treatment plan for them. In February we are celebrating National Phlebotomists Recognition Week and we are proud to recognize the hard work and compassionate care that our phlebotomists deliver every day.

Meet some of our team members and learn why they love being a phlebotomist at Northwell:

Luz Puig, Phlebotomist, Glen Cove Hospital

“My favorite thing about being a phlebotomist at Northwell is meeting patients and learning from their life experiences.  I truly enjoy when they share their stories and I have a desire to make them feel comfortable and loved.  During these hard times of COVID, my heart breaks to know many of the patients are alone during this process.  I believe my role plays an important part in the healing of each patient as it is the start of a treatment for our community members.”

Glenna McKenzie, Phlebotomist, Syosset Hospital

“I have been a phlebotomist at Syosset Hospital for 35 years. I love being with our patients and doing my best to get their blood drawn quickly and painlessly. I love interacting with them and being able to get to know them. We understand that being ill and being in the hospital is not a high point for our patients, so I try my very best to make our patients feel better about their experience at our hospital.”

Michelle Lyn Sambajon, Lead Phlebotomist, Northwell Health Labs

“I oversee the COVID collection site for pre-procedure and pre-surgical testing. My favorite thing about working as a phlebotomist is that I enjoy being out there and helping people from their COVID test to bloodwork. Being a Phlebotomist is a rewarding opportunity to give back and help the community. It is the best feeling knowing that you’re one of the frontline team members to become a part of a person’s diagnostic treatment.”

Amanda Salerno, Mobile Phlebotomy, Northwell Health Labs and LabFly

“I provide mobile services to patients to their personal residence for bloodwork and COVID swabs. The best part of my job is making people laugh and providing compassionate care. Anything to make someone’s heart feel a little lighter when I leave makes me happy. I go into every home the same, a smile, laughter, enlightenment when needed, compassion and with comfort in the experience I provide for them. A little goes a long way.”

Maria L. Pizarro, Phlebotomist, Glen Cove Hospital

“I’ve worked at Glen Cove Hospital  for 14 years as a phlebotomist. My job consists of drawing blood samples from in-patients. Patients are my priority and I really love what I do for the organization and working with my team.”

Discover a career well cared for as a phlebotomist at Northwell Health. Apply today!