Location
Somerville, NJ | United States
Job description
RWJ Somerset is looking for Phlebotomists
Holidays and weekend rotation required
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform phlebotomy under the direction of a department Supervisor or designee:
- Performs venipuncture, heel sticks, finger sticks, and bleeding times according to standard operating procedures and delivers specimens to the appropriate department,
- Responds promptly to STAT, timed test requests, and performs routine rounds on time,
- Enters test requests and receives specimens in LIS computer system EPIC
- Covers Central Processing
- Greets and registers laboratory outpatients, instructs outpatients on correct collection and storage of specimens, and ensures complete and correct documentation for Medicare/Medicaid patients as required by federal law and corporate compliance policies
- Obtains and verifies information prior to processing test orders,
- Provides proper documentation of patient identification and test results,
- Performs quality control as per policy,
- Read, be familiar with, participate in periodic education/training regarding, and comply with, RWJBH-Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and other corporate compliance policies
- Practices precepts of Standard Precaution, Hazard and Safety guidelines
- Participates in Health Fair screenings as needed,
- Assists in orientation and training of new employees and participates in affiliated teaching programs of the hospital as assigned,
- Assume the duty of overseeing daily operations of Phlebotomy in the absence of the Phlebotomy Supervisor,
- Assists the Phlebotomy Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of the Phlebotomy department,
- Performs staff training on new equipment and or procedures under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor,
- Required to maintain continued education on MediaLab,
- Responsible to adhere to departmental and Laboratory policies and procedures,
- Perform other duties as assigned,
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma Required
- Phlebotomy Certification
Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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