Phlebotomist - CentraState Healthcare System

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non – profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, three senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work recently designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company.

Inpatient Phlebotomist

The Inpatient phlebotomist draws patients on hospital inpatient nursing units, One-Day Surgery Dept., Pre-Admission Testing and Short-Stay unit. When the hospital is experiencing a patient surge, a phlebotomist(s) may also be assigned to the Emergency Room.

The Inpatient phlebotomist draws blood on admitted patients.  There are three shifts: 5a-1p, 1p-9p and 9-7am.  The 5a-1p inpatient phlebotomist is expected to draw 25-30 patients on early morning rounds. This includes routine, STAT and ALERT draws. Inpatient is a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with high patient volume.  The ability to work well within a team of phlebotomists is required. Communicating often and effectively with your team is essential.  1 year experience; ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician is preferred.

Outpatient Phlebotomist

The Outpatient phlebotomist draws walk-in patients at the main hospital campus. Appointments are not required and volume/traffic flow changes hourly. Outpatient phlebotomists are responsible for interpreting prescriptions, or seeking assistance with complex orders, and then ordering the labs in the computer. Patient flow is monitored very closely to assure the majority of outpatients do not wait longer than 15 minutes for service. High levels of customer service are expected and essential to good patient relations.

Outpatient is a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with high patient volume and high customer service standards.  The ability to work well within a team of phlebotomists is required. Communicating often and effectively with your team is essential.  1 year experience; ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician is preferred.

Inpatient Phlebotomist

• Collects blood specimens on newborns to senior citizens through venipuncture, capillary fingerstick, or heelstick
• Obtains blood according to lab policy and procedure with minimal bruising to patient
• Labels tubes at the patient bedside and initials
• Draws routine, STAT and ALERT (stroke, medical response) specimens
• Maintains 100% compliance with positive patient identification
• Responds to various ALERTS throughout the hospital campus
• Assists in the specimen processing area when not on the floor or responding to alerts by receiving specimens collected on the floor by nurses, answering phones, stocking collection supplies, etc.
• Uses various computer applications
• Practices universal precautions at all times
• Respects patient confidentiality

Outpatient Phlebotomist

• Maintains 100% compliance with positive patient identification
• Collects blood specimens on newborns to senior citizens through venipuncture, capillary fingerstick, or heelstick
• Obtains blood according to lab policy and procedure with minimal bruising to patient
• Labels tubes in front of patients and initials tubes
• Uses various computer applications
• Practices universal precautions at all times
• Respects patient confidentiality

Outreach Phlebotomist

• 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

Nursing Homes

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

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience:

Phlebotomy experience preferred (Inpatient)

Three years' experience as ASCP-certified phlebotomy technician preferred (Outreach)

Licenses and Certifications:

Certification preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

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

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 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