Phlebotomist, Part Time Evenings, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a Phlebotomist to ensure accurate specimen collection, labeling, and handling while supporting patient comfort and safety. The role requires using HIS and LIS systems, maintaining a clean environment, and assisting with team training.

You will collect and accession specimens, evaluate orders and rejections, and contribute to a compassionate patient experience following PRIDE and AIDET principles.

Qualifications

• Interprets test orders and follows SOPs for collections.
• Labels samples accurately and tracks processing.
• Maintains clean environment and patient comfort.
• Follows HIS/LIS procedures in all tasks.
• Assists with training of teammates and students.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Collection: Accurately interprets provider test orders and follows approved SOPs for all specimen collections.
• Specimen Accessioning: Accurately uses the HIS and LIS for patient registration and test order entry.
• Specimen Processing: Evaluates orders, collects specimens for acceptability, and handles rejections per guidelines.
• Computer: Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in HIS and LIS software systems.
• Team Member Training: Assists with training of team members and students.
• Patient Experience/Customer Service: Ensures comfort, addresses concerns with empathy, and maintains professional demeanor.
• Safety Practices: Follows department safety procedures per policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Technical Equipment Operation: Operates and maintains all equipment per SOPs.
• Inventory Management: Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates.

Skills

Specimen collection

HIS/LIS proficiency

Customer service

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Tools

HIS

LIS

Job description

Under the supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, the Phlebotomist ensures accurate specimen collection, labeling, and handling. They maintain a clean environment, support patient comfort and safety, and help educate and reassure patients during procedures.

• Specimen Collection: Accurately interprets provider test orders and follows approved standard operating procedures for all specimen collections.
• Specimen Accessioning: Accurately uses the HIS and LIS for patient registration and test order entry.
• Specimen Processing:
  • Evaluates provider test orders and collects specimens for acceptability and determines rejections according to established guidelines.
  • Accurately labels aliquot samples as required.
  • Recognizes and corrects defects before they are passed on to the next step of the process.
• Computer: Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of the HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Team Member Training: Assists with training of team members and students.
• Patient Experience/Customer Service: Models compassionate, patient-centered care by ensuring comfort during specimen collection, addressing concerns with empathy, and maintaining a professional, respectful demeanor to enhance the overall patient experience. Communicates effectively through the adherence of the PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Care) values. Adheres to the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) model.
• Safety Practices: Demonstrates knowledge of and practices department safety procedures in accordance with policies and regulatory agencies.
• Technical Equipment Operation: Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Inventory Management: Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates of all supplies.