Compassionate Phlebotomist: Specimens, LIS/HIS, Care

Atlantic Health System; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System seeks a Phlebotomist under supervision to ensure accurate specimen collection, labeling and handling, with emphasis on patient comfort and safety and education during procedures. Responsibilities include interpreting orders, using HIS/LIS for registration and order entry, maintaining a clean workflow, and safeguarding specimen integrity.

The role supports team training, follows PRIDE values and AIDET communication, and emphasizes compassionate, professional patient care in

Qualifications

• Accurately interprets provider test orders and follows SOPs.
• Accurately uses HIS/LIS for patient registration and test entry.
• Accurately labels aliquot samples and ensures correct handling.
• Maintains a clean, safe and compliant work area.
• Provides compassionate, professional patient interactions during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection as per orders and SOPs.
• Specimen accessioning in HIS/LIS for registration and orders.
• Process specimens, evaluate orders, identify rejections per guidelines.
• Label aliquot samples accurately and manage defects before next steps.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment per SOPs.
• Assist training of team members and students.
• Support positive patient experience with PRIDE and AIDET compliance.
• Ensure department safety and manage supplies inventory.

Skills

Specimen collection

Specimen accessioning

Specimen processing

HIS/LIS proficiency

Team member training

Patient experience

Safety practices

Technical equipment operation

Inventory management

Tools

HIS software

LIS software

Job description

Atlantic Health System seeks a Phlebotomist under supervision to ensure accurate specimen collection, labeling and handling, with emphasis on patient comfort and safety and education during procedures. Responsibilities include interpreting orders, using HIS/LIS for registration and order entry, maintaining a clean workflow, and safeguarding specimen integrity.

The role supports team training, follows PRIDE values and AIDET communication, and emphasizes compassionate, professional patient care in