Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: RWJ - New Brunswick

Department Name: Lab RWJNB

Req #: 0000217273

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.50 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.

Summary:

The phlebotomist is responsible to perform venipunctures and other blood collection procedures with accuracy, professionalism, and care under the direction of a department Supervisor or designee, according to standard operating procedures,

Qualifications:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy and/or Medical assistant certification

Minimum of 5 year experience in adult and pediatric phlebotomy

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

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs,

Preferred:

Laboratory experience

Pediatric Phlebotomy experience is strongly preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

Full time

Day Shift

Weekend and Holiday Rotations

Responsibilities:

Assists in overall daily operations of the section, which includes collecting, receiving, processing specimens, distributing samples, and stocking/managing supplies

Receives and resolves problems and complaints associated with inpatient/outpatient blood draws and reports to Team Lead/Supervisor/Manager,

Collaborate effectively and professionally with all departments and team members, fostering positive communication, cooperation, and quality service delivery,

Trains and mentors new staff or students as needed, promoting professionalism, lab excellence, continuous learning, and adherence to best practices,

Listens to patient`s queries, comments and/or concerns and provides appropriate information and responses

Introduces self when interacting with patients, families, visitors, or other employees,

Entry of patient demographics, test orders, billing information into Epic computer systems

Follows established SOP and age-specific techniques for the collection and processing of blood for analysis and evaluates and solves problems related to that process

Correctly identifies outpatients and inpatients according to approved protocols

Performs accurate venipuncture and micro capillary techniques in sample collection that result in decreased incidents of hemolysis and clotting

Properly labels specimens with according to established procedure

Draws all timed/scheduled samples at the proper interval

Operates the pneumatic tube system properly and observes all Infection Control policies while handling specimens

Maintains a safe and orderly work area

Demonstrates safe work practices

Answers phone in a professional, courteous, and timely manner, speaking to caller in a caring manner as per Department protocol

Research phone inquiries regarding specimen collection or test results by referencing available manuals and records, and calls caller back promptly

Projects an image of professionalism in appearance and conduct at all times

Complies with Hospital, Laboratory, Safety, and HIPAA regulations and values

Notifies Supervisor of hazards when found

Completes annual mandatories on or before the due date

Follows direction of Lab Leadership for all tasks assigned

Perform all other related duties as assigned to support laboratory operations and patient care,

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer