What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Pride Health?
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Location: Roselle, NJ
Pay : $17-$19(hourly)
Shift: Days 5x8 hours
Start Date: ASAP
Phlebotomist Responsibilities:
- Identifying patients and their personal information by reviewing their identity documents.
- Assessing patient needs, reviewing patient history, and determining the reason(s) for drawing blood.
- Selecting gauge needles and preparing veins or fingers for blood drawing.
- Analyzing blood specimens using the correct testing equipment, when necessary.
- Supplying diagnostic notes to physicians, other healthcare professionals, and hospitals.
- Keeping and maintaining records of patient names, volume of blood drawn, and diagnostic findings.
- Cleaning, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment used in the drawing and testing of blood specimens.
Phlebotomist Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a phlebotomist.
- Understanding of proper patient identification methods.
- Knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to drawing blood, handling specimen samples, and the use of relevant medical equipment.
- Experience using effective puncture techniques.
- Knowledge of testing protocols and the use of testing equipment.
- Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary : $17 - $19
