Phlebotomy Technician

Saint Peter's Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

9d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician will be responsible for accurately registering outpatients, obtaining blood samples, and performing EKGs. This role requires demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and level of difficulty of the patient (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics). The technician performs routine and assigned functions under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and/or designee, demonstrating proficiency and understanding of specimen procurement as appropriate to the ages of the patient’s growth and developmental through the life cycle factors. The role also involves maintaining communication with other departments, keeping the work area tidy, and assisting the Supervisor in training. In the absence of the supervisor or as a weekend Lead Phlebotomist, the technician will assume a leadership role and utilize problem-solving methods.

Requirements

Medical Terminology
ICD 10 coding and CRT data experience strongly preferred
Strong customer service skills
Knowledge of third party payer, federal and state regulations desired
Highly motivated, enthusiastic team player
Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately registering outpatients
Obtaining blood samples
Performing EKGs
Demonstrating knowledge and skills as appropriate to the age and level of difficulty of the patient (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics)
Performing routine and assigned functions under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and/or designee
Demonstrating proficiency and understanding of specimen procurement as appropriate to the ages of the patient’s growth and developmental through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics)
Maintaining communication with other departments
Maintaining work area
Assisting Supervisor in training
Assuming leadership role and using problem-solving methods, in absence of supervisor or as weekend Lead Phlebotomist