Phlebotomist

Astera • East Brunswick, NJ

25d

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from patients. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. Properly identifies patient, draws blood samples and sends to laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines. Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Processes incoming orders for lab testing. Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs. Operates designated laboratory equipment, if applicable, and as directed. Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed. Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests. Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Properly disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed. Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Phlebotomy Technician training program
• Must have 1-year phlebotomy experience in clinical laboratory setting
• Must have basic computer skills
• Certification ( CPT or RPT)

Responsibilities

• Collecting and processing specimens from patients
• Following quality assurance and safety policies and procedures
• Assisting with patient flow as needed
• Properly identifying patient, drawing blood samples and sending to laboratory for analysis
• Maintaining collection areas and equipment and performing record keeping duties
• Performing phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered
• Maintaining proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists
• Maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection
• Sending specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house
• Processing incoming orders for lab testing
• Updating and filing all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs
• Operating designated laboratory equipment, if applicable, and as directed
• Maintaining equipment and work area as directed
• Performing waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel
• Recording proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests
• Complying with regulatory agency standards
• Adhering to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures
• Properly disposing of hazardous materials
• Maintaining a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed
• Maintaining confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff

Benefits

• comprehensive benefit package
• paid time off
• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• profit sharing
• tuition assistance
• employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees