Phlebotomist

BioReference; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BioReference is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws and specimen preparation with a focus on patient comfort and sample integrity. The role requires handling specimens accurately, labeling correctly, and following safety regulations.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, maintaining requisitions, and ensuring proper transport of samples. A valid phlebotomy certification is required, with at least six months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in fast paced lab or hospital settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent patient interaction skills and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and specimen preparation.
• Label, centrifuge, and store specimens per protocol.
• Explain venipuncture procedure clearly and politely to patients.
• Ensure accuracy by matching requisitions to specimens and maintaining records.
• Package specimens for transport and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Patient interaction

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

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• 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

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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