Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Lab-Specimen Collect & Proc

Req #: 0000236994

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.84 - $27.01 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.

Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma and phlebotomy certification or be a registered Medical Assistant

Must have a minimum of 1 year phlebotomy experience

Must demonstrate a knowledge of laboratory testing and specimen collection

Must be able to work day shift

Must be customer service oriented

Must be able to sit, stand and walk for a minimum of 60 minutes

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs

Essential Duties

Patient Identification

Properly identifies the patient utilizing two points of reference full name and Medical Record number or Date of Birth

Consistently matches information on the patient identification band with information on the paperwork and specimen labels

Engages in active patient identification

Understands that patient identification is the MOST important aspect of blood collection

Specimen Labeling:

Consistently labels using the 5 required pieces of information needed on the Specimen Labels specimens in the presence of the patient Avoids incidents of mislabeling as a result of good clinical and procedural practices

Specimen Collection Uses appropriate collection devices for each patient

Consistently utilizes the correct Order of Draw

Demonstrates sound understanding of which tubes are required for testing

Demonstrates good collection techniques that result in decreased incidents of hemolysis and clotting

Demonstrates sound understanding of specimen integrity issues

Demonstrates prompt response to collection requests

Demonstrates effective capillary collection techniques

Issues correct fluid and urine containers with proper labels

Infection Control

Demonstrates effective handwashing technique

Uses and disposes of gloves as per procedure

Uses and disposes of sharps as per procedure

Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of Standard Precautions

Computer Entry

Enters test request into the LIS selecting the correct patient, the correct patient account number, the correct patient physician and the correct tests

Generates LIS labels for those test requests places the correct label on the correct specimen delivers the specimens to the testing areas in a timely manner

Work Schedule

Is required to rotate through Inpatient, Outpatient, Adult, Pediatric Clinic and sites as scheduled

Is required to work weekends as part of the standard phlebotomy rotation schedul

Team Work Acts as a Team Player by demonstrating cooperation and flexibility on the job as evidenced by the following indicators:

Utilizes lulls in workload to assist fellow workers in their duties regardless of station assignment

Helps provide break and meal coverage regardless of station assignment to ensure timely completion of STATS

Adheres to policies on break and meal times

Adheres to policies on attendance and reports to work on time to insure the change of shift runs smoothly and patient testing is not delayed

Works other than scheduled hours to help provide adequate staffing when needed

Accepts and performs other duties as assigned with enthusiasm, complete them in the allotted time frame

Safety: Utilizes proper techniques and abides by safety regulations according to the following indicators:

Closely adheres to Standard Precautions Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan Hazcom protocols and the OSHA BloodBorne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan

Biohazard waste and non biohazard waste is disposed of correctly

Personal Protective Equipment are worn appropriately as indicated

Environmental controls are used correctly as indicated

Annual safety testing documentation is completed (fire, electrical, universal precautions, Hazcom, etc,

Interpersonal Skills:

Communication cooperation and assistance are given promptly in a clear courteous manner to co-workers hospital staff patients physicians according to the following criteria:

Demonstrates a hospitable congenial and helgood interpersonal relation skill, which include maintaining good working relations with fellow employees and maintains good rapport with all hospital personnel

Answers the telephone in a friendly and courteous manner

Accepts and performs, in a timely and correct manner, other duties as assigned

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

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer