Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring: Phlebotomist - Part Time in Neptune

Overview:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. Its also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Phlebotomist collects accurate and complete blood specimens from inpatient, outpatient, outreach clients and patient home draws on patients of all ages, in a timely manner in accordance with HMH and Laboratory policies and procedures and Federal / State regulations.

Responsibilities:

A day in the life of a Phlebotomist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

1. Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing within established time guidelines.
2. Perform phlebotomy requests on in-patients, out-patients and outreach patients. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients.
3. Performs registration as required.
4. Travel as required.
5. Ensures proper positive specimen identification.
6. Delivers all specimens to the laboratory as needed.
7. Completes STAT calls and time requests within 30 minutes with a minimum accuracy rate of 90%.
8. Travels and performs phlebotomy duties at off-site locations for corporate and municipal health fairs, and delivers specimens to laboratories as needed.
9. Maintains a clean, safe and orderly work area observing all safety, hygienic and infection control procedures established to avoid possible injuries and exposure.
10. Responsible for stocking of blood drawing supplies.
11. Assists in telephone coverage as needed.
12. Participates in training personnel and students as requested by HMH Leadership.
13. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
14. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
2. Completion of a training program, prior work experience desirable. Proven phlebotomy skills with patients of all ages.
3. Minimum of one or more years of experience in a hospital lab, physician office, or patient service center.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Three years of phlebotomy / laboratory experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Valid Driver's License from USA state.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. PBT(ASCP) certification or equivalent.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!