Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Lab Vogel MC

Req #: 0000265254

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.60 - $23.26 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.

Section 1: Job Identification

Phlebotomist – RWJBarnabas Health

Seeking to make a meaningful impact on the recovery and safety of medical patients? At RWJBarnabas Health, our multidisciplinary patient care teams work collaboratively to provide high-quality, compassionate care to individuals facing diverse medical challenges. As a Phlebotomist, work is performed within our laboratory team, serving as a vital clinical professional and supportive liaison for patients requiring laboratory services. The Phlebotomist collects and prepares blood and other specimens for laboratory testing and ensures proper patient identification and specimen handling. Precision in specimen collection and adherence to protocols support accurate test results and a positive patient experience. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on maintaining a secure and therapeutic healing environment.

A typical day for a Phlebotomist may include:

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following established protocols, while prioritizing accuracy and safety.
• Verifies patient identity using approved identification methods, ensuring proper patient identification prior to any procedure.
• Labels specimens accurately at the point of collection to maintain proper tracking and traceability.
• Prepares and transports specimens to the laboratory under proper conditions to ensure specimen handling integrity.
• Monitors patients for adverse reactions during and after collection, remaining alert and attentive at all times to prevent injury.
• Maintains collection equipment and ensures supply availability to ensure a seamless everyday workflow.
• Documents collection details in laboratory systems exactly to standard electronic and medical records.
• Assists with specimen accessioning duties, including the operation and maintenance of automated equipment where appropriate.
• Performs other duties and/or projects assigned, remaining supportive to changing department needs.
• Adheres to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

This role might be for you if:

• There is a passion for providing a safe, compassionate, and welcoming healthcare experience for patients while providing a supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
• Observation and clinical skills are exceptional, and you possess intermediate patient care and service skills during specimen collection.
• You have an intermediate knowledge of venipuncture, capillary collection techniques, and an intermediate ability to follow standardized collection procedures.
• You have a basic knowledge of anatomy relevant to specimen collection alongside an intermediate skill level in specimen labeling and handling procedures.
• You maintain an intermediate knowledge of infection control, safety protocols, and a total commitment to our Safety Together principles.
• You support teamwork by cooperative problem-solving through participation in meetings or projects, and utilize principles of continuous quality improvement to assess, measure, and improve department functions.
• You can organize work and set priorities with a minimum of supervision, make timely decisions consistent with objectives, demonstrate sound judgment, and benefit from constructive criticism.

To be considered for this Phlebotomist opportunity you must have:

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program OR medical laboratory technology program with phlebotomy training is required.
•  Certification as a Phlebotomist is preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience performing blood OR specimen collection procedures is required.
• Ability to correctly comply with all national patient safety goals, risk reduction procedures, and associated policies applicable to this scope of practice.
• Scheduling Requirements: Full-Time Day Shift: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with Rotating weekends and holidays required.
• Training Requirement: Must be able to attend initial training scheduled from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM for an introductory period of approximately 8 weeks.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently, stand, walk, push, pull, and perform task-related work for an 8-hour shift inside the laboratory environment.