Phlebotomist Job at RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River

Job Details

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Req #: 0000213496

Category: Phlebotomy

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Lab CMC

Location: 99 HIGHWAY 37 WEST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Pay Range: $19.18 - $22.92 per hour

Location / Work Summary: Location and department details correspond to Community Medical Center and Lab CMC.

Overview

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

Obtains patient blood samples by venipuncture or capillary puncture using aseptic techniques and collection skills appropriate to the age and level of difficulty of the patient. Performs venipuncture at Skilled Nursing Facilities, draw stations and enters lab orders as required. Performs all duties integral to the identification/preparation of specimens for assay.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Successful completion of a formal Phlebotomy program, or equivalent work experience
• Computer and order entry skills
• Valid New Jersey State Driver's License
• One year of Phlebotomy experience preferred

Scheduling

• Part Time
• Evening Shift

Essential Functions

• Able to effectively demonstrate all skills and techniques required to skillfully perform venipuncture on all age groups, including vacutainer, butterfly, microtainer and blood culture collection; obtain samples from arm or hand veins.
• Certified in and responsible for proper technique and skills required to perform the Bleeding time Test.
• Inquires if patients are on blood thinners prior to any phlebotomy procedures and instructs on applying pressure to the venipuncture site.
• Instructs the patient on how long to wear bandage and/or apply pressure after any phlebotomy procedure.
• Maintains excellent telephone and interpersonal skills when communicating with physicians offices, patients, and hospital personnel.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed within scope of department needs and capabilities.
• Performs all specimen collection, statusing and retrieval functions on both the Hospital and Laboratory Information systems.
• Responsible for obtaining blood samples by venipuncture or capillary puncture on adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Responsible for the identification of patients/specimens in compliance with all hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the instruction and orientation of all new Associates and Students, as required or requested.
• Responsible for the orderly maintenance of the Phleb. Storeroom and personal Blood Draw tray.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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

Company Information

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer