Phlebotomist (Full-time, Days)

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a phlebotomist to perform a wide range of blood collection tasks for pediatric and geriatric patients. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient interaction, and adherence to laboratory procedures within a major academic medical center.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, collecting and labeling specimens, and maintaining excellent customer service while working with various hospital departments. Competitive hourly pay and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required).
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Phlebotomy internship or 12-24 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient demographics, confirm orders, verify tests, obtain billing information, enter data in systems.
• Explain procedures to patients and build trust during direct contact.
• Collect blood samples by venipuncture/capillary, label and process for laboratory analysis.
• Read and comply with hospital and lab policies and safety procedures.
• Ensure high level of customer service and accurate specimen handling.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Phlebotomy internship or 12-24 months experience

Tools

HIS

LIS

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Schedule: Mon - Fri, 6am – 230am – M-F + every 4th weekend.

Summary:

• Perform a wide variety of phlebotomy techniques: pediatric and geriatric venipuncture, capillary collection. Collect, label, receive, process, and deliver samples to their respective departments for analysis. Perform tasks according to assigned schedule. Maintain good rapport with co-workers and hospital personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Perform verification of patient demographic information, confirm orders, verify test(s) ordered, obtain accurate billing information (if needed), enter information in appropriate systems

• During direct contact with patients create an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients.

• Collect blood specimens in a skillful, safe, accurate manner and according to established procedures, properly and accurately label, process and deliver samples (or prepare samples for delivery) to laboratory for analysis

• Read, understand and comply with UMCPP and Laboratory policies, protocols and procedures (i.e. Procedure Manuals, Safety Manual, Compliance and Employee Handbook)

• Ensure a high level of customer service

• Collect blood via venipuncture and capillary on adults and children in an effective and timely fashion (perform EKG if assigned to PAT)

• Receive and label specimens properly and accurately and distribute to designated departments

• Demonstrate proficiency with computer systems (HIS, LIS, etc.)

• Demonstrate proper knowledge of laboratory test submission and sample requirements, and demonstrate ability to effectively utilize available resources for assistance

• Actively participate in training of phlebotomy students and staff according to assigned schedule

• Understand inpatient, outpatient, outreach and specimen processing work flow

• Demonstrate proficiency with basic operation of pre-analytical lab automation system when assigned to Central Receiving/Specimen Processing

• Perform blood collections at Nursing Homes and other Outreach sites

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

• High School diploma or equivalent required.Phlebotomy clinical internship, or sufficient previous experience (12-24 months).

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$17.75 - $28.33/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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