Phlebotomist, Lab RWJ Rahway

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: RWJ - Rahway

Department Name: Lab RWJRH

Req #: 0000214172

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $23.28 - $23.28 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Phlebotomist obtains blood specimens from patients as ordered by the licensed healthcare provider, labels the specimen appropriately and distributes to the laboratory department for testing.

Qualifications:

Required:

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy Certification
• At least one year of direct experience in a healthcare environment

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 11pm-7:30am weekdays, 10pm-6:30am weekends or holidays
• Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

• Collect blood specimens following appropriate protocol, entering orders, accessioning specimens and assisting lab technologists
• Answering phones and inquiries, as well as assisting patients with proper specimen collection
• Knowledgeable in aspects of the pre-analytical phase of laboratory testing including specimen rejection criteria
• Maintains the inventory of supplies required for specimen collection and disposes specimen collection needles and supplies safely
• Assists laboratory technologists and clerical staff, and also utilizes multiple computer systems in the performance of phlebotomy

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer