Compassionate Phlebotomist: Precise Draws & Patient Care

BioReference Health, LLC; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BioReference Health, LLC in Hackensack, NJ seeks a Phlebotomist dedicated to patient comfort and accurate specimen collection. You will perform blood draws, label and store specimens, and ensure proper documentation in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid phlebotomy certification where required, with at least 6 months of venipuncture experience. Proficiency with MS Office is expected; strong patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
• Package specimens for transport
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Venipuncture

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

BioReference Health, LLC in Hackensack, NJ seeks a Phlebotomist dedicated to patient comfort and accurate specimen collection. You will perform blood draws, label and store specimens, and ensure proper documentation in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid phlebotomy certification where required, with at least 6 months of venipuncture experience. Proficiency with MS Office is expected; strong patient communication is essential.