Phlebotomist - Outreach
About The Position
CentraState Medical Center, located in Freehold, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Outreach Phlebotomist, Day Shift. This position provides phlebotomy services to skilled nursing facilities and nurding homes located in the CentraState service area. The Outreach phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens on all age groups and preparing specimens for transport to testing lab (s). This is a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with high patient volume. The ability to work independently and efficiently is essential. Self-motivated with excellent customer service skills are a must. An eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy in interpreting physician orders is crucial. Other duties include answering the phone and responding to patient/MD requests for lab results, fasting requirements and hours of operation. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel around the service area – Monmouth and Ocean counties. Must be comfortable working alone and willing to drive in inclement weather.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Proficient computer skills required for registering patients and ordering lab tests
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team
Nice To Haves
- Three years' experience as ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician preferred (Outreach)
- Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Collect blood specimens on young children to senior citizens through venipuncture, capillary fingerstick, or heelstick
- Obtain blood according to lab policy and procedure with minimal bruising to patient
- Label tubes appropriately with initials, date and time
- Prepare specimens for shipment to testing lab (s)
- Interpret physician orders and perform computer order entry accurately
- Properly instruct patients in specimen collection, e.g., clean catch urines
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
- Register patients and perform order entry accurately
- Scan documents into the medical record
- Secure patient signatures on ABN’s
- Secure patient signature on consents
- Open facility/Close facility
- Travel to nursing home accounts in Monmouth and Ocean counties using own vehicle or hospital vehicle.
- Collect blood specimens residents of Nursing Homes through venipuncture
- Obtain blood according to lab policy and procedure with minimal bruising to patient
- Label tubes at the bedside with initials, date and time
- Interpret physician orders and perform computer order entry accurately
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
