• Phlebotomist

    RWJBarnabas Health (Livingston, NJ)


    PhlebotomistReq #:0000198818

     

    Category:Phlebotomy

     

    Status:Part-Time

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

     

    Department:Lab CBMC

    Location:

    Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hillls Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

    Job Overview:

    Assumes responsibility for obtaining all blood or non-blood specimens of patients seen in physician s office by venipuncture from the arm and, or micro collections from fingers in a variety of collection tubes or capillaries, some of which contain preservatives or anticoagulants, Prepares all specimens to be sent to appropriate laboratories and completes applicable paperwork, Assumes responsibility for recognizing situation that must be brought to the attention of the Office Manager or the Manager of Support Services of the Department of Pathology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Performs additional tasks as requested by the Manager of Support Service,

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent

    + Completion of a recognized phlebotomy course in Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant (or equivalent)

    Preferred:

    + 2 years of Phlebotomy experience

    + Certification with an accredited Agency (such as: the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, Inc. and/or the National Phlebotomy Association (NPA).

    + BLS certification through American Heart Association only

    Scheduling Requirements:

    + Part time

    + Day Shift

    Essential Functions:

    + Blood collection mobile phlebotomists need extensive experience with collecting patient blood samples and donations, including following medical safety procedures

    + Specimen storage and transport they have a solid grasp of processes and procedures for safely transporting and storing laboratory samples

    + Travel to Patient Locations - The main difference between mobile phlebotomists and those who work within a dedicated healthcare facility is that mobile phlebotomists travel directly to patient or client locations. This can include nursing homes or rehabilitation centers, as well as businesses and public spaces where specimen collection take place.

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer