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 venipuncture across pediatric and geriatric patients and handle specimen processing with accuracy.

You will label, process, and deliver samples to the appropriate departments while maintaining professional rapport with patients and staff, adhering to safety and policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy techniques proficiency required.
• Experience with pediatric and geriatric venipuncture preferred.
• Good patient communication and safety awareness mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient demographics and orders, and collect accurate billing information if needed.
• Explain procedures to patients to build trust during visits.
• Collect blood specimens by venipuncture/capillary methods per protocol and label/deliver samples to lab.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Phlebotomy internship/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).

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.

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.

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.