Phlebotomist - Hazlet

Centers Laboratory; Hazlet Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Laboratory of New Jersey is actively seeking Phlebotomists to work at our Hazlet, NJ laboratory. Candidates should have over 3 years of nursing home phlebotomy experience and be available for a 4 am shift.

The role involves performing blood draws, ensuring specimen integrity, and maintaining patient safety and confidentiality in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred; without certificate must have completed a hospital or major lab training program.
• Knowledge of standard blood drawing practices and procedures.
• Valid State driver's license with a good driving record; reliable transportation.
• Able to work nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients using wristbands or documents and prepare for blood draws.
• Assemble supplies and equipment required for specimen collection according to standards.
• Determine venipuncture method based on patient attributes; reassure patients.
• Draw blood using proper techniques and ensure sample quality.
• Label tubes correctly and deliver them for testing; follow safety protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and keep a clean, sanitary workspace.
• Request help if unable to obtain a sample after two attempts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Nursing home phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician certificate

Hospital lab training

Job description

Phlebotomist

Centers Laboratory of New Jerseyis actively searching for Phlebotomiststo work for our Laboratory located in Hazlet, NJ.

Must have over 3 years of nursing home phlebotomy experience

Shift starts at 4 am

Must have reliable transportation

Position Summary:

Phlebotomists are professionals who specialize in drawing blood from patients. Their responsibilities include interviewing and preparing the patient for the blood draw. They are required to follow strict precautionary safety procedures in order to limit the risk of contact with potentially infectious blood and other bodily fluids.

Record keeping and labeling are also major duties of phlebotomists, to ensure that the right tests are performed on the correct blood specimens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify patients using a wristband, documents or through known visual identification
• Receives assignments, assembles supplies and equipment required to perform specimen collection according to established standards, policies, and procedures
• Accurately identifies priorities such as Stat, timed, or routine
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Draw blood using proper equipment and techniques
• Keep all sharps, needles, and equipment out of reach of the patient and properly dispose of these and all medical waste
• Follow the proper test tube order of draw
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples for the test and tube required
• Label test tubes correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Does not attempt to draw any patient more than two times and requesthelp if necessary
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Keep accurate patient records
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• Monitor the patient for reactions; monitor equipment operations
• Educate patient on immediate aftercare
• Maintain a clean and sanitary space
• If trained on specimen storage and centrifugation, use all appropriate procedures
• Ensure patient confidentiality
• Must be capable of collecting and processing Covid-19 tests
• Attends all required company meetings and training programs

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred
• Without certificate must have completed a hospital or major lab training program
• Understanding of standard blood drawing practices and procedures
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Able and flexible to work nights, evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
• Strict adherence to safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Valid State issued driver’s license with a good driving record
• Adequate automobile insurance
• Reliable Transportation

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