Livingston, NJ30+ days ago
Assumes responsibility for receiving and determining acceptability of all specimens received in the Department of Pathology, preparing specimens according to designated protocol for each laboratory procedure and engages in computer activity for the Laboratory Information System and the Hospital Information System, Obtains blood and non-blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients/outreach by venipuncture from the arm and/or micro collections from fingers or infant s heel in a variety of collection tubes or capillaries, some of which contain preservatives or anticoagulants, Assumes responsibility for actively contributing to section productivity and cost effectiveness, Assumes responsibility for recognizing situations that require referral to Technical Supervisor, Manager, Laboratory Director or Chief of Section of Chairman of Department, Senior phlebotomists are flexible, working at various pre-analytical locations including inpatient, outpatient stations and send out while maintaining an extensive level of attention to detail during patient interactions, Phlebotomists working in outreach are assigned to various nursing home locations, Understanding proper patient identification methods using two identifiers, Knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to drawing blood, handling specimen samples, and the use of relevant medical equipment, Experience using effective venipuncture techniques, Knowledge of testing protocols, and the use of testing equipment, Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination are important, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his/her designee, Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure. Prolonged standing; moderate walking, Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects weighing up to 20 pounds, Work Contact Group- Significant contacts with patients, physicians, nursing departments; frequent contact with patients families, and other hospital personnel, Job Specific Requirements of Position.