Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: Lab CBMC

Req #: 0000211877

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.29 - $24.20 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:

Assumes responsibility for receiving, and determining acceptability of all specimens received in the Department of Pathology, preparing specimens according to designated protocol for each laboratory procedure, and engages in computer activity for the Laboratory Information System, and the Hospital Information System. Obtains blood, and non-blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients/outreach 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. Assumes responsibility for actively contributing to section productivity, and cost effectiveness.

Assumes responsibility for recognizing situations that require referral to Technical Supervisor, Manager, Laboratory Director, or Chief of Section of Chairman of Department.

Phlebotomists are flexible, working at various pre-analytical locations including inpatient, outpatient stations and send out while maintaining an extensive level of attention to detail during patient interactions. Phlebotomists working in outreach are assigned to various nursing home locations. 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. Experience using effective venipuncture techniques. 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

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

Preferred:

• 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
• 1 year of practical phlebotomy experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time
• Days