• Phlebotomist- CINJ Morris Laboratory

    RWJBarnabas Health (New Brunswick, NJ)


    Phlebotomist- CINJ Morris LaboratoryReq #:0000192109

     

    Category:Phlebotomy

     

    Status:Full-Time

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

    Department:Lab RWJNB

    Salary:$18.77 - $22.59 per hour

    Location:

    RWJ New Brunswick Hospital, 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

     

    Job Title: Phlebotomist

     

    Department: Lab RWJNB

     

    Req#: 0000192109

     

    Status: Full-Time

     

    Shift: Day

     

    Salary Range: $18.77 - $22.59 Hourly

    Pay Transparency:

    The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

     

    The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

     

    Job Overview:The phlebotomist demonstrates good collection techniques that result in decreased incidents of hemolysis and clotting.

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    + Must have High School diploma or equivalent

    + Must have phlebotomy certification

    + Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in adult and pediatric phlebotomy

    + Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for a minimum of 60 minutes

    + Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs

    Preferred:

    + Laboratory experience a plus

    Scheduling Requirements:

    + Full Time

    + Day Shift

    + Required to work weekends as part of the standard phlebotomy rotation schedule

    Essential Functions:

    Patient Identification:

    Assures that staff properly identify patients utilizing two points of reference; full name and Medical Record number or Date of Birth

     

    Consistently matches information on the patient identification band with information on the paperwork and specimen labels.

     

    Confirms that staff are engaging in active patient identification (Asking the patient their full name)

     

    Understands and teaches that patient identification is the MOST important aspect of blood collection.

    Specimen Labeling:

    Performs follow-up on staff to assure that samples are consistently labeled using the 5 required pieces of information needed on the Specimen (Full Name, Med Record Number, Date, Time, Initials of collector).

     

    Via direct observations, assures specimens are consistently labeled in the presence of the patient.

     

    Follows up on incidents of mislabeling.

    Specimen Collection:

    Uses appropriate collection devices for each patient

     

    Consistently utilizes the correct Order of Draw

     

    Demonstrates sound understanding of which tubes are required for testing

     

    Demonstrates good collection techniques that result in decreased incidents of hemolysis and clotting.

     

    Demonstrates sound understanding of specimen integrity issues

     

    Demonstrates prompt response to collection requests.

     

    Demonstrates effective capillary collection techniques

     

    Issues correct fluid and urine containers with proper labels

    Infection Control:

    Assures effective handwashing within the section

     

    Confirms that staff use and dispose of gloves as per procedure

     

    Confirms that staff use and dispose of sharps as per procedure

     

    Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of Standard Precautions

     

    Takes part in in-services as needed to address variance in infection rates (e.g. Blood Cultures, etc )

     

    Benefits and Perks

     

    At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

     

    + Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

    + Dental and Vision Insurance

    + Retirement Plans

    + Short & Long Term Disability

    + Life & Accidental Death Insurance

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Wellness Programs

    + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

    + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

     

    Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

     

    RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer