Job Title: Phlebotomist
Location: Barnabas Health Corp
Department: Lab RWJNB
Req#: 0000201517
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.42 - $21.42 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.
Job Overview: The phlebotomist demonstrates good collection techniques that result in decreased incidents of hemolysis and clotting.
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Scheduling Requirements:
Essential Functions:
Patient Identification:
Assures that staff properly identify patients utilizing two points of reference; full name and Medical Record number or Date of Birth
Consistently matches information on the patient identification band with information on the paperwork and specimen labels.
Confirms that staff are engaging in active patient identification (Asking the patient their full name)
Understands and teaches that patient identification is the MOST important aspect of blood collection.
Specimen Labeling:
Performs follow-up on staff to assure that samples are consistently labeled using the 5 required pieces of information needed on the Specimen (Full Name, Med Record Number, Date, Time, Initials of collector).
Via direct observations, assures specimens are consistently labeled in the presence of the patient.
Follows up on incidents of mislabeling.
Specimen Collection:
Uses appropriate collection devices for each patient
Consistently utilizes the correct Order of Draw
Demonstrates sound understanding of which tubes are required for testing
Demonstrates good collection techniques that result in decreased incidents of hemolysis and clotting.
Demonstrates sound understanding of specimen integrity issues
Demonstrates prompt response to collection requests.
Demonstrates effective capillary collection techniques
Issues correct fluid and urine containers with proper labels
Infection Control:
Assures effective handwashing within the section
Confirms that staff use and dispose of gloves as per procedure
Confirms that staff use and dispose of sharps as per procedure
Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of Standard Precautions
Takes part in in-services as needed to address variance in infection rates (e.g. Blood Cultures, etc )
Benefits and Perks
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career
opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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