Phlebotomist - PD (Weekend Evening)

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence.

About the role

Draws blood, processes/receives orders and specimens. Supports the Laboratory's mission and vision by providing excellent customer service to all the clients of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignment and performs duties according to established standards and practices.
• Performs phlebotomy tasks as assigned, including venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks, on patients of various age groups.
• Attends to the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Handles equipment and disposes of sharps and biohazardous waste according to standard safety practices.
• Ensures patient and family members are treated with respect, courtesy, privacy, and caring; follows AIDET practice.
• Assembles supplies and equipment.
• Identifies patient using 2 forms of unique identification.
• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, or heel sticks on patients at bedside, in the nursery, and in outpatient areas.
• Obtains stat requests over phone, beeper, or directly from nursing unit; performs stat and timed venipuncture requests punctually.
• Answers pages promptly.
• Labels and stores blood as required; disposes of needles and sharps properly.
• Leaves patient bedside tidy and maintains a clean working area.
• Verifies or cancels specimen collection in computer following established protocols.
• Checks uncollected lists in computer to ensure completeness of work.
• Collects blood from all age groups of patients.
• Picks up routine requests which other technicians are unable to respond to.
• Maintains required records and logs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED/equivalent, higher education accepted, or a minimum of five years' full-time experience in a related healthcare field/reference laboratory setting.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Program preferred; or five years' full-time experience as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant (actively drawing blood).
• Minimum of 2 years' phlebotomy experience on all age groups.
• Previous exposure to Laboratory and Laboratory terminology.
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience performing phlebotomy.

Schedule

Per-Diem, 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Every Other Weekend)

Pay

Minimum rate: $16.50 per hour. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. This rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources.