Phlebotomist

Centers Health Care; Hazlet Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Laboratory of New Jersey in Hazlet, NJ is seeking Phlebotomists to join our laboratory team. Shift starts at 4 am; candidates must have reliable transportation and over 3 years of nursing home phlebotomy experience.

As a phlebotomist, you will collect blood samples, prepare specimens, label tubes, and ensure safety and accuracy. The role requires strict adherence to procedures and the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred.
• Without certificate must have completed a hospital or major lab training program.
• Understanding of standard blood drawing practices and procedures.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Willing to work nights, evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Must be capable of collecting and processing Covid-19 tests.
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients and prepare them for blood draws.
• Assemble supplies and perform specimen collection per standards.
• Draw blood using proper techniques and ensure test tubes are labeled.
• Monitor patient and respond to questions or concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary working space and dispose of waste safely.
• Process Covid-19 tests if trained.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Phlebotomy techniques

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Phlebotomist

Centers Laboratory of New Jerseyis actively searching for Phlebotomiststo work for our Laboratory located in Hazlet, NJ.

Must have over 3 years of nursing home phlebotomy experience

Shift starts at 4 am

Must have reliable transportation

Position Summary:

Phlebotomists are professionals who specialize in drawing blood from patients. Their responsibilities include interviewing and preparing the patient for the blood draw. They are required to follow strict precautionary safety procedures in order to limit the risk of contact with potentially infectious blood and other bodily fluids.

Record keeping and labeling are also major duties of phlebotomists, to ensure that the right tests are performed on the correct blood specimens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify patients using a wristband, documents or through known visual identification
• Receives assignments, assembles supplies and equipment required to perform specimen collection according to established standards, policies, and procedures
• Accurately identifies priorities such as Stat, timed, or routine
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Draw blood using proper equipment and techniques
• Keep all sharps, needles, and equipment out of reach of the patient and properly dispose of these and all medical waste
• Follow the proper test tube order of draw
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples for the test and tube required
• Label test tubes correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Does not attempt to draw any patient more than two times and requesthelp if necessary
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Keep accurate patient records
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• Monitor the patient for reactions; monitor equipment operations
• Educate patient on immediate aftercare
• Maintain a clean and sanitary space
• If trained on specimen storage and centrifugation, use all appropriate procedures
• Ensure patient confidentiality
• Must be capable of collecting and processing Covid-19 tests
• Attends all required company meetings and training programs

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred
• Without certificate must have completed a hospital or major lab training program
• Understanding of standard blood drawing practices and procedures
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Able and flexible to work nights, evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
• Strict adherence to safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Valid State issued driver’s license with a good driving record
• Adequate automobile insurance
• Reliable Transportation

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