Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Kimball Medical Center

Department Name: Lab MMCSC Phlebotomist

Req #: 0000249205

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $19.60 – $23.26 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Summary of Job:

• Assumes responsibility for receiving and determining acceptability of all specimens received in the Department of Pathology, preparing specimens according to designated protocol for each laboratory procedure and engages in computer activity for the Laboratory Information System and the Hospital Information System,
• Obtains blood and non-blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients by venipuncture from the arm and/or micro collections from fingers or infant s heel in a variety of collection tubes or capillaries, some of which contain preservatives or anticoagulants,
• Assumes responsibility for actively contributing to section productivity and cost effectiveness,
• Assumes responsibility for recognizing situations that require referral to Technical Supervisor, Chief of Section of Chairman of Department,
• Phlebotomists are flexible, working at various offsite outpatient laboratory locations while maintaining a high level of attention to detail during patient interactions,
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods,
• Knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to drawing blood, handling specimen samples, and the use of relevant medical equipment,
• Experience using effective puncture techniques,
• Knowledge of testing protocols and the use of testing equipment,
• Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his/her designee,

Section III: Job Qualifications/education/Training/Certification/Licensure

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent,
• Basic Life support (BLS) certification is required,
• Needs valid driver s license and insurance for outreach phlebotomist

Preferred:

• Completion of a recognized phlebotomy course in Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant (or equivalent),
• Certification with an accredited Agency (such as the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, Inc, and/or the National
  Phlebotomy Association (NPA) is preferred,
• 1 yearof Practical Phlebotomy Experience (Preferred),
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs,

Work Environment and Hazards

Works in clinical laboratory and patient care areas,

All aspects of work involve strict compliance of policies and procedures,

Frequent exposure to situations involving incorrigible patients, families, physicians and other hospital personnel, thus experiencing stressful pressure episodes,

Continuous exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious patients, chemical agents, hazardous waste, risk of needle injury or harm from needle sticks and unpleasant environment,

Special Physical Demands

Must meet requirements of the ADA (attached),

Majority of work requires prolonged standing; moderate walking,

Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects weighing up to 20 pound