Phlebotomist - Per Diem/PRN
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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester)
Chester, NJ, US
Summary
The phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients while ensuring safety, comfort, and accurate identification. They also handle specimen processing, centrifugation, and documentation of patient interactions.
Job Description
Overview
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Phlebotomist - Inpatient RehabLocation: 201 Pleasant Hill Road, Chester, NJ 07930 (MORRIS COUNTY)Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), 5:30AM - 11:00AM (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)
Compensation: $20.00/HR
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - required through NHA
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
We support your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
A Phlebotomist collects/draws blood from all patients as requested. Follows standard operating procedures assuming responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient. Assures that quality specimens are obtained.
Specific Duties:
- Performs phlebotomist duties according to established standards, practices and procedures. Uses proper techniques and equipment in the performance of duties.
- Follows standard precautions in performing duties. Assembles supplies and equipment. Assures equipment is clean and functioning properly.
- Greets patient in a courteous/professional manner. Confirms the identification of the patient using the patient’s full name and patient identification number before the procedure is performed. Collects appropriate specimens as indicated on the test request form following Phlebotomy procedures.
- Properly identifies the specimen(s) at the patient’s bedside using the request slip labels or by writing full patient information on the specimen(s) including the date, time and initials.
- Notifies the nursing staff of any problems or concerns encountered. Notifies nursing of any patient who has refused to have their blood drawn as well as “can’t get” patients and documents this via the request form.
- Centrifuges and processes specimens as needed. Verifies specimen collection.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Phlebotomist certification required through NHA
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in health care field or related work preferred
Per Diem Requirement: Four (4) shifts per 6-week schedule. Two being weekend shifts.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
For over 75 years, Kessler Institute has been a national leader in rehabilitation medicine. Today, as one of the nation's largest rehabilitation hospitals, we continue to lead this field — providing the highly specialized care, advanced treatment and innovative technologies that enable individuals with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputation, neurologic diseases, orthopedic trauma, cancer and cardiac conditions to rebuild their lives.
Kessler is one of only ten centers in the nation – and the only hospital in New Jersey - to be federally designated as a Model System for treatment and research of both traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, a distinction shared with Kessler Foundation. That same level of expertise and experience distinguishes each of the comprehensive rehabilitation programs offered at our four New Jersey campuses. Perhaps that's one reason why U.S. News & World Report ranks Kessler as one of "America's Best Hospitals." And why each year, thousands of individuals from across the country choose Kessler for their rehabilitation.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
To learn more, visit us at kessler-rehab.com or call 888-KESSLER.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
West Orange
For over 75 years, Kessler Institute has been a national leader in rehabilitation medicine. Today, as one of the nation's largest rehabilitation hospitals, we continue to lead this field — providing the highly specialized care, advanced treatment and innovative technologies that enable individuals with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputation, neurologic diseases, orthopedic trauma, cancer and cardiac conditions to rebuild their lives.
Kessler is one of only ten centers in the nation – and the only hospital in New Jersey - to be federally designated as a Model System for treatment and research of both traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, a distinction shared with Kessler Foundation. That same level of expertise and experience distinguishes each of the comprehensive rehabilitation programs offered at our four New Jersey campuses. Perhaps that's one reason why U.S. News & World Report ranks Kessler as one of "America's Best Hospitals." And why each year, thousands of individuals from across the country choose Kessler for their rehabilitation.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
To learn more, visit us at kessler-rehab.com or call 888-KESSLER.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
West Orange