Phlebotomist - Inpatient/Outpatient

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center is seeking a full-time Inpatient Phlebotomist for the Evening Shift. This role involves drawing blood from patients across various hospital units, including inpatient nursing units, short stay units, and the emergency department. It's a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with a high patient volume, requiring effective teamwork and communication. The position also includes outpatient phlebotomy duties. The job requires proficiency in computer applications, adherence to universal precautions, and respect for patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Proficient computer skills required for registering patients and ordering lab tests
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience
• ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician is preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred (Inpatient)
• Three years' experience as ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician preferred (Outreach)
• Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens on newborns to senior citizens through venipuncture, capillary fingerstick, or heelstick
• Obtains blood according to lab policy and procedure with minimal bruising to patient
• Labels tubes at the patient bedside and initials
• Draws routine, STAT and ALERT (stroke, medical response) specimens
• Maintains 100% compliance with positive patient identification
• Responds to various ALERTS throughout the hospital campus
• Assists in the specimen processing area when not on the floor or responding to alerts by receiving specimens collected on the floor by nurses, answering phones, stocking collection supplies, etc.
• Uses various computer applications
• Practices universal precautions at all times
• Respects patient confidentiality
• Labels tubes in front of patients and initials tubes

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED