Senior Phlebotomist - Hamilton, NJ

Job Title: Phlebotomist Senior

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Lab HH Phlebotomist

Req #: 0000237999

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.30 - $25.41 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 Overview:

The Senior Phlebotomist will coordinate daily inpatient / outpatient phlebotomy services. Supports the Phlebotomy Supervisors to maintain positive patient identification while procuring venous and capillary blood specimens on all patients regardless of age on a routine and stat basis. Verifies orders from scripts and orders procedures in HIS and LIS. Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen labeling. Set-up blood cultures and other microbiology cultures. Participate in the training of new employees and students. Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to assess data reflective of each patient's status and provide the care appropriate to the age of the patient served, i.e., infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma

Preferred:

• Certified Phlebotomy School or training program
• Three years of hospital phlebotomy experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evening shift
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Resolve patient issues and concerns
• Coordinates data collection for phlebotomy performance improvement indicators
• Coordinates and monitors daily patient satisfaction
• Monitors patient wait time and ensures timely collection of outpatient / inpatient laboratory blood specimens
• Assists phlebotomy supervisor in coordination of phlebotomy student program
• Assists phlebotomy supervisor in coordination of phlebotomy outreach program
• Orders and maintains inventory of phlebotomy supplies
• Monitor phones and coordinates follow-up communication with nurses and physicians; documentation of same in LIS
• Train and maintain competency when identified as a hazardous materials packager to assist lab staff during emergency preparedness exercises
• Monitors operation of pneumatic tube systems
• Assists phlebotomy supervisor with new employee orientation and training
• Assists phlebotomy supervisor with the development and administration of employee competencies and performance appraisals
• Ensures appropriate phlebotomy staffing levels; finds coverage for call outs
• Performs phlebotomy function to include but not limited to the following:
  • Maintains positive patient identification from bedside patient identification, order matching, specimen label printing, bedside specimen labeling, transport and receipt into LIS (100% compliance required)
  • Collects venous and capillary blood specimens from patients of all ages on a routine, times and stat basis within the departmental timelines for completion
  • (Expected phlebotomy success rate is greater than 90%, Expected collection rate is 8 to 10 patients per hour
  • Responsiveness: stat within 30 minutes; timed within 45 minutes; routine within 60 minutes, Specimens are to be returned to the Laboratory via pneumatic tube within 10 minutes of drawing)
  • Accurately accessions specimens into the LIS; inputs patients, test orders and physicians information into the LIS for testing
  • Verifies the accuracy of test orders vs script requested testing and MD information in order to exceed customer service expectations and expedite testing and reporting (Less than 2 order entry errors per month)
  • Continuously demonstrates a patient focused work attitude that supports and improves Patient Satisfaction for all customer groups
  • Serves as a role model for patient customer service with scores in the 90th percentile on the survey tool
  • Utilizes free time between assignments for phlebotomy tray decontamination; specimen delivery to chemistry, hematology, blood bank and microbiology departments; culture plating; blood culture set-up and specimen centrifugation
  • Demonstrates a proactive work ethic and promote teamwork between departments and shifts by assisting coworkers wherever and whenever possible to complete the patient workload efficiently as required
• Performs accessioning and clerical duties as needed

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it's not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities-and we're looking for someone who's flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• ...and more!