Phlebotomist Floater ($1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS)

BioReference; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BioReference Laboratories in New Jersey seeks a Phlebotomist to draw blood, prepare specimens for laboratory testing, and maintain a calm, professional environment for patients.

The role requires handling specimens, labeling, processing, and ensuring accuracy of test orders while adhering to OSHA and DEP regulations. Travel within the assigned geography may be required as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and willingness to travel within assigned geography.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic data recording.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and specimen collection with accuracy and courtesy.
• Label, centrifuge, process, and document specimens according to SOPs.
• Maintain strict adherence to OSHA/DEP regulations and safety standards.
• Assist with patient interaction to reduce anxiety and explain procedures.
• Coordinate with lab staff to ensure correct test requisitions and specimen transport.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (state required)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist aims to serve patients by preparing specimens for laboratories testing and performing screening standards. The Phlebotomist shall draw quality blood samples while creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence.

Principal Job Duties

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Greet customers appropriately; treat all customers in a courteous manner
• Collects 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
• Reduces patient anxiety by providing a calm environment for patients before, during and after the collection process
• 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
• Check 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
• Demonstrates proficiency of proper collection methods and proper processing of all specimens
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• 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 you will be employed as required (CA, LA, NV and WA requires certification)

Experience And Required Skills

• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
• Reliable transportation with at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and possess a valid driver's license issued in the state of residence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be willing to travel throughout assigned geography about 100% of the time

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

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer