Phlebotomist

Ardent; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day-shift/PRN phlebotomist in Westwood, NJ, with weekend availability to support Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center.

The role requires completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, state/national certification, and basic computer skills along with strong customer service. Experience in clinical settings is preferred, with pay determined by experience and education.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency (CPT, PBT, RPT, NCPT, CPT ACA).
• Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and specimen culture collection as part of routine phlebotomy duties.
• Follow specimen collection instructions and safety protocols to ensure proper labeling and handling.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate results per laboratory guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification program

Clinical phlebotomy experience

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, PRN, phlebotomist in Westwood, NJ.

Position is for every weekend.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

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Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include: venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instructions, and specimen culture collection instructions.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include:
• National Health Career Association – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology – Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP)
• American Medical Technologists – Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT).
• National Center for Competency Testing – National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT)
• American Certification Agency – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA)
• Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience working in the clinical setting.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.