Clerk/Phlebotomist

About Us:
CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.
CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.
What You'll Be Doing:
WORKING CONDITIONS/ HAZARDS: Frequent contact with water(handwashing, biohazardous body fluids; possible needle
punctures; possible sensitivity to latex.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, bending, sitting, light lifting.
CONTACTS: Patients (families), physicians, nurses, laboratory and other hospital personnel.
MAIN FUNCTIONS: The Phlebotomist assumes the responsibility for performing venipuncture & related procedures under the philosophy, policies, &
procedures established by the hospital and the laboratory. May require candidate to work along in lab with little to no supervision.
NEED SOMEONE WITH AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF ACTUAL PHLEBOTOMY EXPERIENCE IN EITHER A HOSPITAL SETTING,OUTPATIENT DRAWING STATION, OR A HIGH VOLUME DOCTORS OFFICE. ALSO GOOD COMPUTER SKILLS WOULD BE A PLUS.
May include serving as a super user for the departments main LIS system which includes ensuring the system is functioning to the departments standard. Reporting potential problems and issues. Testing functionality duringupgrades to resolve potential problems.
What We're Looking For:
EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum one year; experience in hospital setting preferred.
LICENSURE/QUALIFICATIONS: Medical Assistant or phlebotomy certification preferred; excellent customer service skills.