Phlebotomist - Outreach
About The Position
CentraState Medical Center, located in Freehold, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Outreach Phlebotomist, Day Shift . This position provides phlebotomy services to skilled nursing facilities and nurding homes located in the CentraState service area. The Outreach phlebotomist is responsible for c ollecting blood specimens on all age groups and preparing specimens for transport to testing lab (s). This is a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with high patient volume. The ability to work independently and efficiently is essential. Self-motivated with excellent customer service skills are a must. An eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy in interpreting physician orders is crucial. Other duties include answering the phone and responding to patient/MD requests for lab results, fasting requirements and hours of operation. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel around the service area – Monmouth and Ocean counties. Must be comfortable working alone and willing to drive in inclement weather.
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
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel around the service area – Monmouth and Ocean counties.
- Must be comfortable working alone and willing to drive in inclement weather.
Nice To Haves
- Three years' experience as ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician preferred (Outreach)
- Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Outreach Phlebotomist
- Collect blood specimens on young children to senior citizens through venipuncture, capillary fingerstick, or heelstick
- Obtain blood according to lab policy and procedure with minimal bruising to patient
- Label tubes appropriately with initials, date and time
- Prepare specimens for shipment to testing lab (s)
- Interpret physician orders and perform computer order entry accurately
- Properly instruct patients in specimen collection, e.g., clean catch urines
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
- Register patients and perform order entry accurately
- Scan documents into the medical record
- Secure patient signatures on ABN’s
- Secure patient signature on consents
- Open facility/Close facility Nursing Homes
- Travel to nursing home accounts in Monmouth and Ocean counties using own vehicle or hospital vehicle.
- Collect blood specimens residents of Nursing Homes through venipuncture
- Obtain blood according to lab policy and procedure with minimal bruising to patient
- Label tubes at the bedside with initials, date and time
- Interpret physician orders and perform computer order entry accurately
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
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
