Phlebotomist

Pascack Valley Medical Center; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ, seeks a day-shift, PRN phlebotomist for every weekend. The role involves specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary draws, urine collection, and handling specimen culture procedures with emphasis on accuracy and patient care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a recognized phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals, and professional certifications (CPT, PBT, RPT, NCPT, CPT).

Qualifications

• 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. Agencies and certifications include CPT (NHA), PBT (ASCP), RPT (AMT), NCPT (NCCT), CPT (ACA).
• Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• The Phlebotomist performs specimen collection techniques including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instructions, and specimen culture collection instructions.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant program with clinicals

CPT (NHA)

PBT (ASCP)

RPT (AMT)

NCPT (NCCT)

CPT (ACA)

Job description

Overview

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

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift , PRN, phlebotomist i n 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 p erforms specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include: venipuncture, capilla ry 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.