Phlebotomist (Part-Time, Days)

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

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Plainsboro Township, NJ, is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform a wide range of venipuncture and specimen handling tasks. You will collect samples, verify orders, and ensure accurate labeling and delivery to the laboratory, while maintaining a strong focus on patient comfort and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus phlebotomy internship or 12–24 months’ experience. You will work on a schedule with weekends/evenings as described, and support training for

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy internship or 12–24 months experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team across clinical, technical and administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient demographics and orders; confirm test(s) and collect billing information if needed.
• Explain procedures to patients to build trust and confidence.
• Collect blood specimens from adults and children safely and accurately; label and deliver samples.
• Read, understand and comply with lab policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Ensure high level of customer service in all interactions.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections as assigned; participate in outreach sites.
• Demonstrate proficiency with hospital information systems (HIS, LIS).
• Assist in training phlebotomy students and staff as scheduled.
• Understand inpatient/outpatient workflows and specimen processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Safety/compliance

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

HIS/LIS systems

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.

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

Every Other Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) + 2 shifts during the week.

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.