Job Title: Phlebotomist
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Lab-Specimen Collect & Proc
Req #: 0000232339
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 schedule
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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