Phlebotomist - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical • Saddle Brook, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a per diem Phlebotomist for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital at 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, New Jersey. The role is scheduled for either 5:00–7:30 a.m. or 6:00–8:30 a.m., including weekday and weekend shifts, and pays $20.00 per hour.

The Phlebotomist collects blood from patients as requested and follows standard operating procedures to promote patient safety and comfort and obtain quality specimens. The role involves using proper techniques and equipment, observing standard precautions, preparing and maintaining supplies and equipment, confirming patient identity, collecting and labeling specimens, communicating concerns to nursing staff, and processing specimens as needed.

The per diem schedule requires four shifts per six-week schedule, including at least two weekend days (Saturday or Sunday). The employer describes an orientation program, a company-matching 401(k) plan for eligible part-time or per diem employees who meet the stated hours threshold, and the possibility of advancement to full-time opportunities.

Requirements

• Completion of a phlebotomist certification course or previous experience is required.
• Work four shifts per six-week schedule, including at least two weekend days (Saturday or Sunday).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the health care field or related work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect or draw blood from patients as requested while following standard operating procedures and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Perform phlebotomy duties according to established standards, practices, and procedures.
• Use proper techniques and equipment and follow standard precautions.
• Assemble supplies and equipment, and ensure equipment is clean and functioning properly.
• Greet patients courteously and professionally.
• Confirm patient identity using the patient's full name and identification number before performing the procedure.
• Collect appropriate specimens according to the test request form and phlebotomy procedures.
• Identify specimens at the bedside using request-slip labels or by writing the patient's full information, including date, time, and initials.
• Notify nursing staff of problems or concerns, patient refusals, and patients for whom blood collection could not be completed; document refusals and unsuccessful collection via the request form.
• Centrifuge and process specimens as needed.
• Verify specimen collection.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Orientation program to support a smooth transition into the work setting.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan; part-time and per diem employees are eligible after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed