Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: RWJ - Somerset

Department Name: Lab SH Phlebotomist

Req #: 0000234373

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.18 - $22.92 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

Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages, process laboratory specimens and perform computer tasks, as related to the laboratory,

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required,
• Minimum of 6 months work experience performing
• venipunctures in a fast-paced Lab or hospital setting,
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite,

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

• Full time, day shift,
• Must work Holiday and weekend rotations, as defined by section leadership,

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform phlebotomy under the direction of a department Supervisor or designee,

Performs venipuncture, heel sticks, finger sticks, and bleeding times according to standard operating procedures and delivers specimens to the appropriate department,

Responds promptly to STAT, timed test requests, and performs routine rounds on time,

Enters test requests and receives specimens in LIS computer system,

Covers Central Processing area,

Greets and registers laboratory outpatients, instructs outpatients on correct collection and storage of specimens, and ensures complete and correct documentation for Medicare and Medicaid patients, as required by federal law and corporate compliance policies,

Obtains and verifies information prior to processing test orders,

Performs point-of-care testing according to standard operating procedures,

Provides proper documentation of patient identification and test results,

Performs quality control as per policy,

Read, be familiar with, participate in periodic education and training regarding, and comply with, RWJBH Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and other corporate compliance policies,

These may be amended from time to time,

Practices precepts of Standard Precaution, Hazard and Safety guidelines

Participates in Health Fair screenings as needed,

Assists in orientation and training of new employees and participates in affiliated teaching programs of the hospital as assigned,

Assume the duty of overseeing daily operations of Phlebotomy in the absence of the Phlebotomy Supervisor,

Assists the Phlebotomy Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of the Phlebotomy department,

Performs staff training on new equipment and or procedures under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor,

Required to maintain continued education,

Responsible to adhere to departmental and Laboratory policies and procedures,

Perform other duties, as assigned,