Tech Asst III, Outreach, Phlebotomy, Part Time, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

FSA/Commuter plans

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Fitness Center Discount

Daycare Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Ridgewood, NJ is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood draws for outreach and hospital patients, traveling to nursing homes as needed.

You will accession and process specimens, register outreach and in-house patients, and provide responsive customer service by phone, fax, or in person. One year of phlebotomy experience and a NJ driver’s license are required; ASCP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience drawing blood from elderly and patients with difficult veins.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Valid NJ driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on outreach and hospital patients, traveling to nursing homes as needed.
• Accession and process specimens from inpatient and outreach clients.
• Register outreach and in-house patients (insurance, dx.codes, demographics).
• Provide customer service via phone, fax, or printer regarding test status or results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

ASCP certified (preferred)

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:To perform phlebotomy on both outreach and hospital patients, traveling to various nursing homes. To accession and process specimens from inpatient and outreach clients; provide customer service through initiation and/or response to client inquiries via phone, fax, or printer regarding test status, results or specimen requirements. To register outreach and/or in-house patients, ie: insurance, dx.codes, demographics.EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent required.EXPERIENCE:A minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience required. Experience drawing blood from the elderly, Alzheimers patients, psychiatric patients and other patients who have difficult veins. Strong customer service skills required.SPECIAL SKILLS:Excellent phlebotomy skills. ASCP certified preferred. Ability to set priorities, multi-task and be detail oriented. Excellent communication and customer service skills to interact with patients, staff, physician offices, etc. Excellent organizational and problem solving skills. Good typing skills. Outreach: May be required to drive personal vehicle as needed. Driver's License - current and valid New Jersey driver's license. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 1-13 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.Job LocationThe Valley Health System-RidgewoodShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.37 (per hour)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.