Phlebotomist (FT-Day), Somerville NJ

Overview

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Barnabas Health Corp

Department: Lab RWJSH

Req#:

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.77 - $22.59 per hour

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Address: 110 REHILL AVE, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876

Job Overview

The phlebotomist performs phlebotomy under the direction of a department Supervisor or designee and performs venipuncture, heel sticks, finger sticks, and bleeding times according to standard operating procedures and delivers specimens to the appropriate department.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy under the direction of a department Supervisor or designee.
• Perform venipuncture, heel sticks, finger sticks, and bleeding times according to standard operating procedures and deliver specimens to the appropriate department.
• Respond promptly to STAT, timed test requests, and perform routine rounds on time.
• Enter test requests and receive specimens in LIS computer system EPIC.
• Cover Central Processing; greet and register laboratory outpatients, instruct outpatients on correct collection and storage of specimens, and ensure complete and correct documentation for Medicare/Medicaid patients as required by federal law and corporate compliance policies.
• Obtain and verify information prior to processing test orders.
• Provide proper documentation of patient identification and test results.
• Perform quality control as per policy.
• Read, participate in periodic education/training regarding, and comply with RWJBH-Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and other corporate compliance policies.
• Practice Standard Precautions, Hazard and Safety guidelines.
• Participate in Health Fair screenings as needed.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees and participate 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.
• Assist the Phlebotomy Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of the Phlebotomy department.
• Perform staff training on new equipment and/or procedures under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor.
• Maintain continued education on MediaLab.
• Adhere to departmental and Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Phlebotomy Certification
• Minimum of 6 months experience performing venipunctures in lab or hospital setting

Scheduling

• Full Time
• Day Shift

Benefits and Perks

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer