Phlebotomist, Full Time Days, Pre-Admission Test/ Screening, Summit, NJ

About the role

Supports completion of outpatient testing by performing venipuncture, electrocardiogram (EKG), mid-turbinate swabs, and collecting additional laboratory testing as ordered by the provider. Assists with rooming patients for appointments with physician and anesthesia team as needed and performs vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture in a safe environment, following Atlantic Health System Policy including positive patient identification using the Two-Identifier System.
• Enters Computerized Laboratory Order Entry in Softlab as ordered by the provider.
• Releases Epic orders and Softlab orders.
• Transcribes orders as needed into Epic system from paper forms.
• Performs correct test as ordered by the provider.
• Uses laboratory references to ensure correct testing codes and correct collection tubes/containers are utilized.
• Contacts provider for prescription or order clarification as needed.
• Maintains asepsis and disposes of sharps properly.
• Performs electrocardiogram (EKG) as ordered by provider following Atlantic Health System Policy including positive patient identification using the Two-Identifier System.
• Releases EKG order in Epic a time of performing the test.
• If EKG order needs to be entered into Epic, transcribes order into Epic from paper order.
• Assist with rooming patients for physician appointments and anesthesia provider appointments.
• Performs vital signs including, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, height and weight.
• Communicates vital sign recordings with RN or provider.
• Keeps clean, well-stocked, and organized workstation.
• Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Notifies team if stock supplies are low for prompt reordering.
• Performs other departmental duties as assigned (i.e., eyewash log, refrigerator log, nutrition ordering, ERAS bags, etc.).
• Adheres to OSHA, JCAHO national patient safety goals, Board of Health, and hospital standards and requirements.
• Participates in yearly validations of department skills.
• Maintains clean and safe environment for patients and staff in accordance with hospital policies and other regulatory agencies.
• Checks for patient identification prior to any intervention.
• Exhibits PRIDE values on a daily basis.
• Completes collection of mid-turbinate Swabs for COVID or MRSA testing.
• Confirms surgical date for pre-procedural COVID testing to ensure completion within the required timeframe per Atlantic Health System policy.
• Observes and maintains proper personal protective equipment in accordance with infection prevention policies when providing patient care.
• Maintains standard precautions on all patients.
• Washes hands before and after caring for each patient.
• Assists with clerical functions as needed per department (i.e., scanning documents into Epic and patient phone calls).

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• 1-2 years phlebotomy, secretary-technician or patient care technician experience preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician Preferred.
• AHA BLS required.

Skills

• Positive patient identification using the Two-Identifier System.
• Computerized Laboratory Order Entry.
• Transcribing orders into Epic system.
• Correct testing and collection.
• Personal protective equipment usage.
• Vital signs recording.
• Workstation organization and supply management.
• EKG performance.
• Clerical tasks.

Benefits

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. Offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, PTO & paid sick leave, tuition assistance, advancement & academic advising, parental, adoption, surrogacy leave, backup and on-site childcare, well-being rewards, employee assistance program (EAP), fertility benefits, healthy pregnancy program, flexible spending & commuter accounts, pet, home & auto, identity theft and legal insurance.

Pay

Hourly wage or salary (or a range) will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Schedule

Regular business hours.

About Us

Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJAtlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJAtlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJAtlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJAtlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJAtlantic Medical GroupAtlantic Visiting NurseAtlantic Mobile HealthAtlantic Rehabilitation