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

Valley Health System; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 30,169 - 37,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ridgewood, New Jersey is hiring a skilled Phlebotomist. This role involves performing phlebotomy on various patients, including those in outreach settings and nursing homes. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of phlebotomy experience, particularly with challenging patients. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential. The position offers competitive pay between $21.90 and $27.37 per hour along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience with patients who have difficult veins is preferred.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on outreach and hospital patients.
• Process specimens and provide customer service regarding test status.
• Register outreach and in-house patients with all necessary information.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Typing skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ASCP certification (preferred)

Personal vehicle (for outreach)

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 Location

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/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 Plans
• Supplemental 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 Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining 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 Statement

Valley 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.