Phlebotomist Outreach, Freehold Float

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.

• 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

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of All Spire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For (®) and FORTUNE (®) magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace":
  Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennia ls" Great Place to Work (®) and FORTUNE (®) magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care:
  Great Place to Work (®) and FORTUNE (®) magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in…