Phlebotomist Senior

Job Title: Phlebotomist Senior

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Lab CBMC

Req #: 0000214894

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.30 - $25.41 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.

• Assumes responsibility for receiving and determining acceptability of all specimens received in the Department of Pathology, preparing specimens according to designated protocol for each laboratory procedure and engages in computer activity for the Laboratory Information System and the Hospital Information System,
• Obtains blood and non-blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients/outreach by venipuncture from the arm and or micro collections from fingers or infant s heel in a variety of collection tubes or capillaries, some of which contain preservatives or anticoagulants,
• Assumes responsibility for actively contributing to section productivity and cost effectiveness,
• Assumes responsibility for recognizing situations that require referral to Technical Supervisor, Manager, Laboratory Director or Chief of Section of Chairman of Department,
• Senior phlebotomists are flexible, working at various inpatient units and outpatient laboratory locations while maintaining a high level of attention to detail during patient s interactions,
• Senior phlebotomists working in outreach are assigned to various nursing home locations,
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods using two identifiers,
• Knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to drawing blood, handling specimen samples, and the use of relevant medical equipment,
• Experience using effective venipuncture techniques,
• Knowledge of testing protocols and the use of testing equipment,
• Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his or her designee,

Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent,
• 3 to 5 years phlebotomy experience
• Basic Life support certification is required,
• Needs valid driver s license and insurance for outreach Senior phlebotomist

Preferred:

• Completion of a recognized phlebotomy course in Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant or equivalent,
• Certification with an accredited Agency such as the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, Inc,
• and/or the National Phlebotomy Association is preferred,

Successful completion of all Orientation Programs,

Job-Specific Requirements of Position

Job Specific Requirements

• Adheres to all policies regarding the safe handling of specimens, follows prescribed methods for needle and syringe control, and maintains and cleans accessioning and procurement dispatch area and equipment, such as countertops, centrifuges, refrigerators, etc,
• Recognizes situations that needs to be brought to the attention of the Manager or Supervisor,
• Adheres to infection control practices and procedures,
• Follow all safety policies regarding safe handling and disposal of specimens, chemicals, biohazardous materials, and sharps; maintain a clean and safe work environment and maintain patient and professional confidentiality,
• Answers telephone in a timely manner giving information according to the nature of the question and within hospital guidelines,
• Applies specimen labels at patient bedside to blood or non-blood samples, with patient s full name, identification hospital number, date and time of collection and all information pertaining to the specimen collection, above, or below IV, and transports the specimens back to the department,
• Centrifuges and pipettes off supernatant and splits specimens for multiple section and test analysis, setting up work sheets for some large volume analyzers; collects blood or non-blood specimens from nursing units and transports Pathology Department,
• Completes mandatory education in a timely manner,
• Participates in on-going education which includes in service, continuing education, etc,
• Follows prescribed methods for needle and syringe control, adhering to safety/infection control procedures; reports unsafe conditions,
• Greets patients and families, gives name, position, department, explains procedures, verifies patient s name, ation from wristband against collection label before beginning procedure,
• Logs in blood and non-blood specimens into Pathology Department via Hospital Information System and or Laboratory Information System, indicating accessioning time, type of specimen, patient identification, and quantity of sample; separates specimen labels for multiple section test analysis,
• Maintains positive patient identification through specimen collection process,
• Obtains blood and or non-blood using computer labels
• Prepares all materials for specimen collection/labeling, prior to approaching patient s bedside, adhering to safety and infection control policies and procedures,
• Prepares venipuncture site or skin puncture site; performs venipuncture or micro-collection according to departmental and institution procedure and policies, obtaining clotted and/or non-clotted specimens for laboratory procedures in proper tubes and quantities,
• Reviews periodically all policy, procedure and instrument manuals to ensure compliance and maintain current knowledge of procedures,
• Stocks shelves with phlebotomy supplies, issues 24-hour urine containers with or without preservative, and maintains and cleans accessioning, procurement dispatch area and equipment including centrifuge and refrigerators,
• Stocks and supplies phlebotomy carts with equipment necessary for obtaining blood from patients; complies with all expiration dates,
• Washes hands before and after each patient,
• Bedside manner
• Senior phlebotomists should possess excellent bedside manner and must be able to interact successfully with a wide variety of patients, making them comfortable during the collection process
• Billing Information Registration functions
• Call clients, clinics and or physicians to confirm handwritten orders, verified tests, and obtain accurate billing information,
• Processed appropriate patient information ensuring that each specimen obtained had all pertinent data required including billing information,
• Obtained accurate patient demographics and billing information to ensure proper billing of laboratory services,
• Verified client and patient test orders and billing information by telephone,
• Blood collection
• Senior phlebotomists need extensive experience with collecting patient blood samples and donations, including following medical safety procedures
• Communication skills
• Senior phlebotomists need excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with clients, patients, nurses, physicians, and co-workers both in person and on the telephone,
• Maintain Patient Records
• Senior phlebotomists maintain detailed patient records, making note of medical issues or illnesses reported by patients during the collection process,
• They ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with medical regulations,
• They also ensure that medical professionals receive patient information along with their blood samples,
• Maintain Supplies
• Stocks shelves with phlebotomy supplies, issues 24-hour urine containers with or without preservative, and maintains and cleans draw station counters/equipment such as centrifuge, refrigerators,
• Specimen storage and transport
• They have a solid grasp of processes and procedures for safely in preparing specimens for transport and storing laboratory samples,
• Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions
• Autonomy
• Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate
• Accountability
• Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures,
• Ownership
• Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism
• Professional Development Job Awareness
• Participates in ongoing education as required,

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