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Phlebotomist - PD (Weekend Evening)
Req Id: 65861
Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Job Summary: Draws blood, process/receives orders and specimens. Supports the Laboratory's mission and vision by providing excellent customer service to all the clients of the laboratory.
Department: Laboratory
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Per-Diem
Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Every Other Weekend)
Job Essentials:
Receives assignment and performs duties according to established standards and practices.
Performs phlebotomy tasks as assigned, including venipuncture, finger sticks and heel sticks, on patients of various age groups.
Attends to the safety and comfort of the patient. Handles equipment and disposes of sharps and biohazardous waste according to standard safety practices. Makes sure patient and family members are treated with respect, courtesy, privacy, and caring. Follows AIDET practice.
Assembles supplies and equipment. Identifies patient using 2 forms of unique identification.
Does venipunctures, finger sticks or heel sticks on patient at bedside, in the nursery, and in out-patient areas.
Obtains stat requests over phone, beeper or directly from nursing unit. Performs stat and timed venipuncture requests punctually.
Answers page promptly.
Labels and stores blooded as required.
Disposes of needle and sharps properly.
Attends to the safety and comfort of the patient. Leaves patient bedside tidy. Maintains a clean working area.
Verifies or cancels specimen collection in computer following established protocols.
Checks uncollected lists in computer to check for completeness of work.
Collects blood from all age groups of patients.
Picks up routine requests which other technicians are unable to respond to.
Maintains required records and logs.
Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements:
High School Diploma, GED/equivalent, higher education accepted, or a minimum of five years’ full-time experience in a related healthcare field/reference laboratory setting required.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Program preferred; or five years’ full-time experience as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant (actively drawing blood), required.
Minimum of 2 years' phlebotomy experience on all age groups.
Previous exposure to Laboratory and Laboratory terminology.
License/Certification/Registry:
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Program preferred.
Must have a minimum of one year of experience performing phlebotomy.
Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources.
Minimum rate: $16.50
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