Phlebotomist at RWJBarnabas Health – West Orange, New Jersey

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Lab TRMC Phlebotomist

Req #: 0000235037

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.29 - $24.20 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 Summary : The Phlebotomist is a vital member of the healthcare team, primarily responsible for the skilled and safe collection of blood samples from patients of all ages for diagnostic testing, transfusions, research, and blood donations,

This role demands exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate patient identification and proper specimen labeling, which are paramount to patient safety and reliable test results,

The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating compassion and professionalism to help anxious or nervous patients feel comfortable and at ease during procedures,

Job description: Specimen Collection & Handling:

Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures (finger sticks/heel sticks for infants) on diverse patient populations, determining the most appropriate method based on patient age, health, and test requirements,

Adhere to strict infection control and safety guidelines, including proper hand hygiene, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and the safe disposal of all used sharps and biohazardous materials,

Greet and identify patients using a minimum of two identifiers (e,g,, name and date of birth) to ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct individual,

Clearly explain blood collection procedures to patients to help them understand the process and alleviate any fears or concerns they may have,

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and patience when interacting with patients, visitors, and other medical professionals,

Accurately label all collected blood and non-blood specimens (such as urine or oral fluid samples) immediately following collection and verify all patient information matches the test orders,

Enter patient demographics, test orders, and collection information into laboratory information systems (LIS) or electronic health records (EHR) with meticulous detail,

Maintain an organized and sanitary work station, manage inventory, and assist with ordering supplies as needed,

Comply with all legal regulations and privacy rights, such as HIPAA, related to the handling of patient information and medical records,

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program,

Experience Required:

Completion of all mandatory orientation programs and clinical training hours (often 20-40 hours of supervised practical experience) as part of the education program,

Preferred:

Prior experience in a fast-paced medical setting, such as a hospital or diagnostic laboratory, is highly desirable,

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) from the National Health career Association (NHA), or

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or

Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) from American Medical Technologists (AMT),