Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics•Hackensack, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomy Technician in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC. The Patient Service Tech is responsible for accurately performing and processing electrocardiograms, draws intravenous and capillary blood from adults, infants, and children and all related functions. Pay range: $28.32 - $35.23 / hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with basic knowledge of arrhythmias and completion of a blood drawing educational program.
1 year of prior experience in ECG or graduate of ECG technical/Medical Assistant training program.
Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.
The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.
High school diploma or equivalent with basic knowledge of arrhythmias and completion of a blood drawing educational program. (Preferred)
English (Required)

Responsibilities

Makes rounds on nursing care units to draw blood and/or perform ECGs as assigned
Cleans and re-stocks ECG carts and prepares phlebotomy carts/tray after shift and as needed and returns all carts to 5 Main Room 5645.
Assists coworkers with draws and EKGs when complete with rounds.
Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
Draws intravenous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
Performs and processes all electrocardiograms on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
Demonstrates correct placement of electrodes and all the elements of a 12 lead ECG including but not limited to the recognition of artifacts (electrical, muscle, etc.)
Completes clerical functions associated with ECG reports (to include transmission and charging only).
Signs out and returns all equipment in good repair.
Performs Collection Rending report after rounds and follows up on patients not collected.
Submits signed off report to coordinator.
Reports incidents/issues regarding patients, nursing staff, or employees timely to Coordinator and or Section Head.
Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to Coordinator or Section Head.
Travels and performs phlebotomy duties, as needed, at Health fairs, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory.
Lifts a minimum of 20 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program
Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities