Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Prime Healthcare; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is accepting applications for a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I to join the clinical laboratory team. The role involves blood collection by skin puncture or venipuncture and data entry, under supervision of the Lab Director/Manager.

A high school diploma and CPT I certification are required, with BLS within 45 days of hire. Experience preferred; duties include specimen handling, processing, and assisting with reference lab referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Current and valid CPT I certification required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must meet state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory.
• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients to obtain blood specimens for analysis.
• Handle computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Possess adequate knowledge of tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette with patients and visitors.
• Assist with specimen processing, loading and handling of specimens and related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

CPT I Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includesCMS 5-Star Ratedhospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

CPT I must meet the state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. The PT I; 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, 6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories, 7) stocks routine supplies, 8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, 9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures, 10) May be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.

2. Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.

3. BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.

4. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf