Job Description

Under the supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, the Phlebotomist ensures accurate specimen collection, labeling, and handling. They maintain a clean environment, support patient comfort and safety, and help educate and reassure patients during procedures.

• Specimen Collection: Accurately interprets provider test orders and follows approved standard operating procedures for all specimen collections.
• Specimen Accessioning: Accurately uses the HIS and LIS for patient registration and test order entry.
• Specimen Processing:
  • Evaluates provider test orders and collects specimens for acceptability and determines rejections according to established guidelines.
  • Accurately labels aliquot samples as required.
  • Recognizes and corrects defects before they are passed on to the next step of the process.
• Computer: Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of the HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Team Member Training: Assists with training of team members and students.
• Patient Experience/Customer Service: Models compassionate, patient-centered care by ensuring comfort during specimen collection, addressing concerns with empathy, and maintaining a professional, respectful demeanor to enhance the overall patient experience. Communicates effectively through the adherence of the PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Care) values. Adheres to the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) model.
• Safety Practices: Demonstrates knowledge of and practices department safety procedures in accordance with policies and regulatory agencies.
• Technical Equipment Operation: Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Inventory Management: Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates of all supplies.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certification from an accredited phlebotomy training program preferred
• Foreign education credentials require US equivalency documentation by an AHS approved agency.
• Minimum two (2) years previous job experience as a phlebotomist preferred

• ASCP, NHA, NPA approved certification in Phlebotomy or defined equivalent preferred

Work Environment:

• Organized: Maintains a structured approach to tasks and keeps workspaces orderly.
• Detail-oriented: Ensures accuracy and consistency in daily responsibilities.
• Physically capable: Able to perform job duties that require physical effort.
• Effective communicator: Communicates clearly and professionally with team members and other departments.
• Problem-solver: Demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze problems, develop clear and concise solutions, and complete projects efficiently.
• Adaptable: Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and workplace needs

About Us

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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