Phlebotomist: Precise Blood Draws, Weekday Shifts

Centers Health Care; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Laboratory of New Jersey in Eatontown, NJ seeks Phlebotomists to cover weekday shifts from 8 AM to 7 PM at our laboratory. Ideal candidates have 2 years of phlebotomy experience and strong interpersonal skills.

The role reports to the Phlebotomy Supervisor and involves working at multiple locations. Responsibilities include patient preparation, specimen collection, labeling, and proper safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred
• Without certificate must have completed a hospital or major lab training program
• Understanding of standard blood drawing practices and procedures
• 2 years proven experience as a phlebotomist
• 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
• Vehicle in good driving condition

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician certificate preferred

Hospital or major lab training program

Job description

Centers Laboratory of New Jersey in Eatontown, NJ seeks Phlebotomists to cover weekday shifts from 8 AM to 7 PM at our laboratory. Ideal candidates have 2 years of phlebotomy experience and strong interpersonal skills.

The role reports to the Phlebotomy Supervisor and involves working at multiple locations. Responsibilities include patient preparation, specimen collection, labeling, and proper safety procedures.