Coverage area: Bergen and Essex Counties
This position will have a home base location located in Oakland, NJ while not floating.
The hours of the position differ based on the hours of the location being covered and require flexible availability between the hours of 8:30am and 8:30pm with the majority of the hours being Monday - Friday: 7:30am/8:30am to 4/5pm.
PHLEBOTOMY FLOAT JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Float Phlebotomist, you will be essential in delivering high-quality patient care through efficient specimen collection and processing. Reporting to the Director of Patient Relations, you will utilize your core skills in venipuncture, blood sampling, and specimen collections to ensure accurate and timely results.
Job duties include but are not limited to the following
- Traveling up to 1hour one-way from base location.
- Traveling to one or more locations to cover vacations and callouts
- Collects, handles, and receives specimens with knowledge regarding age specific laboratory needs of a neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient.
- Performs routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary, nasal swab, and urine collections according to SHERMAN-ABRAMS LABORATORY standards.
- Treats patients with respect and is considerate of their physical condition during drawing. Follow proper patient identification procedures.
- Collects high quality specimens in a timely manner, using established phlebotomy techniques.
- Accurately labels and properly handles specimens.
- Completes the requisitions based on physician’s orders. Documents date and time of collection.
- Is knowledgeable of all the procedures pertaining to blood drawing (order of draw, choice of tubes, fasting requirements, universal precautions, etc. and the post- draw treatment of the specimens (cooling, storage, centrifugation).
- Prepares specimens for transport to the clinical laboratory.
- Performs computerized clerical duties necessary to document accurate specimen collection, including use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, LIS and intranet. .
- Reviews and updates inventories and stocks supplies. Checks, inspects, and ensures proper storage and handling of supplies.
- Maintains accurate records and logs.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills.
- Must be able to handle detailed work and maintain a pleasant demeanor while under pressure and stress.
- Follows procedures for proper waste management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a reliable vehicle?
Work Location: In person
