Phlebotomist

Astera•Edison, NJ

12d

About The Position

Why Join Us? For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that they’re supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve. Job Description: 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. Astera is here to help patients overcome cancer and blood diseases, and improve their quality of life. We’re on a mission to transform cancer care and the care and management of blood disorders with patient-focused, research-based treatment, guided by compassion. To fulfill our mission, we’ve built a cancer care team that is: Diverse Talented Experienced Highly trained Deeply committed We are: Medical Oncologists Radiation Oncologists Hematologists Infusion Specialists Nurse Practitioners Nurses Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians Medical Assistants Billing Experts Support Staff Each member of our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and support to all of our cancer and hematology patients.

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

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.