Phlebotomist Job at RWJ - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ

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  • RWJ - New Brunswick
  • New Brunswick, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview: The phlebotomist demonstrates good collection techniques that result in decreased incidents of hemolysis and clotting.

Qualifications:
Required:

  • Must have High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must have phlebotomy certification
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in phlebotomy
  • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for a minimum of 60 minutes
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs

Preferred:

  • Laboratory experience a plus

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Per Diem
  • Day Shift
  • Required to work weekends as part of the standard phlebotomy rotation schedule

Essential Functions:

Patient Identification:

Assures that staff properly identify patients utilizing two points of reference; full name and Medical Record number or Date of Birth

Consistently matches information on the patient identification band with information on the paperwork and specimen labels.

Confirms that staff are engaging in active patient identification (Asking the patient their full name)

Understands and teaches that patient identification is the MOST important aspect of blood collection.

Specimen Labeling:

Performs follow-up on staff to assure that samples are consistently labeled using the 5 required pieces of information needed on the Specimen (Full Name, Med Record Number, Date, Time, Initials of collector).

Via direct observations, assures specimens are consistently labeled in the presence of the patient.

Follows up on incidents of mislabeling.

Specimen Collection:

Uses appropriate collection devices for each patient

Consistently utilizes the correct Order of Draw

Demonstrates sound understanding of which tubes are required for testing

Demonstrates good collection techniques that result in decreased incidents of hemolysis and clotting.

Demonstrates sound understanding of specimen integrity issues

Demonstrates prompt response to collection requests.

Demonstrates effective capillary collection techniques

Issues correct fluid and urine containers with proper labels

Infection Control:

Assures effective handwashing within the section

Confirms that staff use and dispose of gloves as per procedure

Confirms that staff use and dispose of sharps as per procedure

Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of Standard Precautions

Takes part in in-services as needed to address variance in infection rates (e.g. Blood Cultures, etc )

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

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Local area, Day shift,

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