Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Lab CBMC Phlebotomist

Req #: 48702

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.75 - $24.55 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: We are seeking a detail-oriented, Part Time Phlebotomist to join our Livingston team. In this versatile role, you will float across various pre-analytical settings including inpatient units, outpatient stations, and send-out processing, while maintaining exceptional accuracy and patient care. This position also includes outreach assignments to support various local nursing home locations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Valid driver license, and insurance for outreach phlebotomists. 

Preferred:

• 1 year of practical phlebotomy experience. 
• Experience using effective venipuncture techniques.
• 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.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part Time (25 hours per week).
• Must be able to work the day shift: 5am to 10am.
• Every other weekend is required.

Essential Functions:

• Assumes responsibility for receiving, and determining acceptability of all specimens received in the Department of Pathology.
• Prepare specimens according to designated protocol for each laboratory procedure and engage in computer activity for the Laboratory Information System and the Hospital Information System. 
• Obtains blood, and non-blood specimens from patients 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. 
• Understanding 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. 
• Knowledge of testing protocols, and the use of testing equipment. Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination are important. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his/her designee.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.