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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Prime Healthcare

Denville, NJFull-time$16.5–23.9/hrPosted 3w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.5–23.9/hr
Location
Denville, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current And Valid State Certification As CPT IBLS Certification Within 45 Days Of Hire

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Certified Phlebotomy Technician. Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to join its award‑winning team. The role involves obtaining blood specimens, performing clerical duties, processing various laboratory specimens, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting laboratory operations under supervision.

Key focus areas include Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens, Enter data, file documents, and handle telephone communications and other clerical duties, and Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use equipment for newborn to geriatric patients.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Current And Valid State Certification As A CPT I, and BLS Certification Within 45 Days Of Hire. Important skills include Venipuncture, Skin Puncture, Laboratory Test Terminology Knowledge, Specimen Processing, Microbiology Specimen Handling, and Immunology Specimen Handling. Preferred (not required): Computer Data Entry, Filing, Telephone Communication, and Clerical Duties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer Data EntryFilingTelephone CommunicationClerical DutiesKnowledge of Laboratory TerminologyCommunication SkillsTelephone EtiquetteProper Phlebotomy TechniqueSpecimen CollectionProcessing Microbiology SpecimensProcessing Immunology SpecimensProcessing Hematology SpecimensProcessing Coagulation SpecimensProcessing Urinalysis SpecimensProcessing Chemistry SpecimensProcessing Blood Bank SpecimensProcessing Specimens for ReferralStocking Routine SuppliesMaintaining Cleanliness of Storage AreasMaintaining Cleanliness of TraysMaintaining Cleanliness of CentrifugesMaintaining Cleanliness of RefrigeratorsMaintaining Cleanliness of FreezersMaintaining Cleanliness of Work AreasProcessing Specimens on Automated Laboratory InstrumentationPicking Up Samples at Hospital/OrSorting Samples for AnalysisPutting Away SamplesInventoryReplenish SuppliesOrder SuppliesMail Pick Up/DeliveryFaxingAnswering PhoneProduct DeliveriesVenipunctureSkin PunctureLaboratory Test Terminology KnowledgeSpecimen ProcessingMicrobiology Specimen HandlingImmunology Specimen HandlingHematology Specimen HandlingCoagulation Specimen HandlingUrinalysis Specimen HandlingChemistry Specimen HandlingBlood Bank Specimen HandlingEquipment Use for Specimen CollectionCentrifuge OperationRefrigerator OperationFreezer OperationAutomated Laboratory Instrumentation OperationSample Pickup From Hospital/OrInventory ManagementSupply OrderingAnswering Phone CallsProduct Delivery Coordination

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentCurrent and Valid State Certification as CPT IBLS Certification Within 45 Days of HireOne Year Clinical Laboratory Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

 

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

 

Responsibilities CPT I must meet the state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory.   The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. The PT I; 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner,  4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, 6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories, 7) stocks routine supplies, 8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, 9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures, 10) May be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1.     High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.

2.     Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.

3.     BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required. 

4.     Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.50 to $23.90. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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