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Phlebotomist

Paterson, NJ

On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary: Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.

  • Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with the Client

  • Verifies patient by reading patient identification.

  • Maintains professional and friendly attitude with Client representatives and patients

  • Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.

  • Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique and following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.

  • Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.

  • Transports, or arranges transportation of specimens to the Ammon Laboratory according to client specification and industry standards

  • Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule;

  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

  • Enhances phlebotomy department and laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests


Requirements

Educational and Experiential Background:

  • Minimum (6) Months experience

  • Phlebotomy Certification REQUIRED

  • Legible handwriting required

  • Must have valid driver's license, travel to client locations is required for the position

  • Bilingual a plus!

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent


Requirements:

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Able to relate well with clients in a professional and compassionate manner

  • Ability to work proficiently and efficiently in a timely manner

  • Must be well organized and detail oriented

  • Strong work ethic and commitment to completing assigned tasks

Jersey City, NJ

Pay range: $22.80 - $26.64 / hour

Phlebotomist I - Jersey City, NJ, Rotating Schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM


Job Description

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.


Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

  • Best-in-class well-being programs

  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®

  • healthyMINDS mental health program

  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time

  • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off

  • FinFit financial coaching and services

  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Annual incentive plans

  • Matching gifts program

  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • and so much more!


Responsibilities

Job Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

  • Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.

  • Administer oral solutions according to established training.

  • Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools.

  • Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role.

  • Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.

  • Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order.

  • Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate.

  • Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.

  • Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required.

  • Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.

  • Complete online and in person training courses timely.


Qualifications

Required Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.

  • Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Work Experience

  • One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

  • Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.

  • Keyboard/data entry experience.

The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.


About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.


While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.


Paterson, NJ


Job Description

Responsible for various activities related to the patient registration process, collection of demographic, financial and insurance information. Screens patients prior to services being rendered, collects co-pays, and refers Self Pay patients to appropriate financial services when needed. Enters data accurately and ensures prompt service to all patients. Acts as a liaison for other ancillary departments within the hospital


Qualifications

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least one year of previous work related experience, bilingual preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology is considered an asset. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred. Work requires communication skills needed to frequently answer telephone calls and work with multiple interruptions and still sustain positive communication.


About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.


Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

  • Competitive salary*

  • Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans

  • 403b retirement plan options with company match**

  • Health & Wellness*

  • Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

  • PTO, and paid holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • LTD : Long Term Disability

  • Life Insurance Options

  • Onsite Day care Program

  • Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

  • 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.


Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.


About The Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.


The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.


The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

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