Phlebotomist

Carolinas Medical Center; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's IL ACL Laboratories – Lutheran phlebotomy position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a 2nd shift from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and rotating weekends/holidays. Responsibilities include patient ID verification, venipuncture, labeling, and specimen processing.

The role supports billing and inventory, answers calls, and participates in quality control under CLIA guidelines. Requires a high school diploma and 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience, preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies positive patient identification for safety.
• Performs venipuncture and collects specimens per protocol.
• Label specimens and ensure proper identification for testing.
• Perform limited CLIA-compliant testing per policies.
• Answer calls and assist with inventory and billing support.
• Receive, sort, and transport specimens; load instruments.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient safety

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Typing skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Department: 60475 IL ACL Laboratories - Lutheran: Phlebotomy

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-time 2nd shift hours from 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.
• Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol. Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures.
• Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment. Provides assistance in support of Billing and other business functions.
• Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers. Receives and sorts specimens. Packages and tracks specimens for transport. Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments, while maintaining proper specimen identification. Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means.
• Orders and verifies test requests. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol. Runs quality control checks. Takes appropriate action to notify providers of stat, critical and other abnormal results as defined by policy and procedure.
• Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports.
• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry and specimen processing functions.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Required

1 year phlebotomy experience, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Required

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; pleas