Phlebotomist
Company: RWJBarnabas Health
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Phlebotomist
Req #: 0000125145
Category: Laboratory and Medical Technologist
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Lab MMCSC
Location:
Kimball Medical Center,
600 RIVER RD, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Location: Lakewood, NJ
Req#: 0000143665
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Department name: Lab MMCSC Job Overview: Obtains blood specimens by
skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate techniques for
clinical laboratory testing and age appropriateness of patient.
(Patient population includes neonatal through geriatrics). Performs
routine processing of laboratory specimens by verifying patient
information, order entry via computer terminals, labeling and
delivery to the appropriate testing area; includes inpatient and
outpatient requests. Answers phones and routes messages to
appropriate personnel. Is responsible for reporting identified
safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged
floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors,
etc. Qualifications: Required:
- High School Diploma
- Vocational/Trade training Preferred:
- One to three years phlebotomy experience Scheduling
Requirements:
- Full Time
- Day Shift Essential Functions:
- The Laboratory Phlebotomist accurately enters orders into the
computer, or prepares a manual downtime form, verifies the Patient
Name, Medical Record Number including date of service, Physician,
and tests ordered prior to accepting the information into the
patient record,
- The Phlebotomist can follow proper technique and skills
required to perform the Bleeding Time Test and demonstrates an
extensive technical knowledge of the requirements of laboratory
specimen collection to include: proper choice of tube and
container, correct preservatives, proper environmental conditions
heat, cold, time limits between collection and testing, fasting
state, and the adverse effects certain specimen conditions
hemolysis, dilution by IV fluids, Lipemia, etc,
- Is able to distribute reports generated by the Laboratory
Information System to the M,D,
- Mail reports to physicians not on staff, and call or fax
reports to MD offices.The Phlebotomist can obtain blood samples by
venipuncture or capillary puncture on adults, children, and
neonates in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and can
assist Laboratory Technologists with technical functions as
required and as allowed by regulatory agencies,
- Additional responsibilities include servicing Outreach Clients
including but not limited to: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Physician
Offices, Retirement Villages, and Drawing Stations by performing
phlebotomy, providing supplies, picking up specimens, assuring all
required information is on requisition forms, scheduling patients,
keeping up maintenance charts, and furnishing reports requested by
clients and performs all other duties as assigned, 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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