Phlebotomist

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in New Jersey as a Phlebotomist. You will be responsible for obtaining blood samples from patients while ensuring high standards of care and adherence to established protocols. This role offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal medical assistant/phlebotomy training program required.
• National certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood samples from patients using established techniques.
• Maintains patient identification protocols during sample collection.
• Assists with patient inquiries and situations courteously.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Formal medical assistant/phlebotomy training program

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Barnabas Health Corp

Department: Lab NBI

Req#: 0000203186

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $18.77 - $22.59 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

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:

Obtains blood samples from inpatients/outpatients by established collection techniques appropriate to the age/level of difficulty of the patient, Performs all duties to the identification/accessioning/labeling/distribution of samples for assay. Performs all skills as defined by department competency checklists.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Successful completion of a formal medical assistant/phlebotomy training program. National certification preferred not required

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 37.5 Hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

Aids in instructing and orienting new hires/students as requested.

Assists elderly and handicapped patients as needed; processes outpatients in a courteous manner.

Consistently able to meet dept standard of 10 patients/hr

Consults with supervisor (s) or lab technical staff when necessary.

Demonstrates courtesy when communicating with other medical professionals; patients; visitors

Is able to commit to change and sustain processes established in department to improve patient/physician satisfaction.

Is competent in the use of BD. Id system for sample collection.

Is familiar with downtime procedures for LIS and SMS

Is familiar with the use of the pneumatic tube system for the receipt and distribution of samples; can recognize system errors.

Keeps cart and tray stocked; rotates stock; keeps carts and tray organized for efficient workflow.

Performs all functions in LIS relating to sample processing.

Prioritize STAT samples; collects, processes, distributes

Responsible for strict adherence to established protocol for patient identification as outlined by lab/hospital policies. Follows all policies relating to identification, collection and labeling.

Understands overall lab workflow and the phlebotomist’s role in meeting lab standards for turn around time.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer