Phlebotomist

BioReference; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BioReference in Teaneck, NJ seeks a Phlebotomist to draw blood, prepare specimens, and collect samples for testing. The role requires professionalism, empathy, and the ability to comfort patients across a wide demographic while maintaining sample integrity.

Responsibilities include labeling, centrifuging, documenting maintenance data, ensuring safety with PPE, following OSHA/DEP regs, and coordinating with the lab team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state employed as required.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

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
• Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously
• Demonstrate technique using straight and butterfly needles
• Fully understands all physician orders
• Matches requisition forms to tubes; labels, centrifuges, splits and freezes specimens as needed
• Checks test requisitions or computer labels for accuracy
• Packages specimens for transport
• Stores specimens per required temperature and protocol to maintain integrity
• Complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Wears appropriate PPE and attends annual trainings
• Answer calls and relay lab results as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Venipuncture

MS Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

Principal Job Duties

• 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

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA & LA requires certification)

Experience And Required Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals

BioReference is an Equal Opportunity Employer