Phlebotomist

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: PhlebotomistLocation: 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), 5AM-7:30AM OR 6AM-8:30AM (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $20.00/Hour

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

A Phlebotomist collects/draws blood from all patients as requested. Follows standard operating procedures, assuming responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient. Assures that quality specimens are obtained.

Specific Duties:

• Performs phlebotomist duties according to established standards, practices, and procedures. Uses proper techniques and equipment in the performance of duties.
• Follows standard precautions in performing duties. Assembles supplies and equipment. Assures equipment is clean and functioning properly.
• Greets patient in a courteous/professional manner. Confirms the identification of the patient using the patient’s full name and patient identification number before the procedure is performed. Collects appropriate specimens as indicated on the test request form following Phlebotomy procedures.
• Properly identifies the specimen(s) at the patient’s bedside using the request slip labels or by writing full patient information on the specimen(s), including the date, time, and initials.
• Notifies the nursing staff of any problems or concerns encountered. Notifies nursing of any patient who has refused to have their blood drawn, as well as “can’t get” patients, and documents this via the request form.
• Centrifuges and processes specimens as needed. Verifies specimen collection.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a Phlebotomist certification course or previous experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the health care field or related work preferred

Per Diem Requirement: Four (4) shifts per 6-week schedule, with at least 2 days on weekends (Saturday or Sunday).

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans