Phlebotomist - Full-Time. Day - RWJ New BrunswickReq #:0000135511

　　Category:Laboratory and Medical Technologist

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:RWJ New Brunswick

　　Department:Lab-Specimen Collect & Proc

　　Location:

　　Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

　　RWJ New Brunswick is looking forPhlebotomists

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Must have High School diploma or equivalent

　　Phlebotomy certification preferred

　　Must be able to work alternating weekends and holidays

　　Minimum of 1 year experience in phlebotomy preferred

　　Laboratory experience a plus

　　Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for a minimum of 60 minutes

　　Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　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 )

　　Other duties as assigned

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

　　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