Phlebotomist - Inpatient/Outpatient
About The Position
CentraState Medical Center, an acute-care hospital located in Freehold, New Jersey, is looking for a Phlebotomist, Day Shift. The Inpatient phlebotomist draws patients on hospital inpatient nursing units, short-stay units and the Emergency Department. Inpatient phlebotomy is a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with high patient volume. The Outpatient phlebotomist draws walk-in patients at the main hospital campus. The ability to work well within a team of phlebotomists is required, and communicating often and effectively with your team is essential. 1 year experience; ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Phlebotomy experience preferred (Inpatient)
- Three years' experience as ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician preferred (Outreach)
- Certification preferred
- 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
- ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician is 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
- Maintains 100% compliance with positive patient identification
- 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
- 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
