Phlebotomist I

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Phlebotomist I


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Health Clinic


Department
CINJ - EPI & Health Outcome


Overview

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:

VISION:

Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION:

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES:

Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge

Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection

Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge

Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions
Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Phlebotomist I within Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The primary purpose of the Phlebotomist I, position is to perform phlebotomy through in-person home interviews, collecting and processing biospecimens, and support other aspects of research efforts in a study of breast cancer survivors in New Jersey. This role requires working some evenings and weekends and extensive travel within the Gateway Region in New Jersey to conduct home or site visits for blood collection and processing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, responsible for scheduling and conducting in-person study visits at participants' homes for data/biospecimen collection, organizing telephone schedule and call records to participants, attending study meetings and performing related duties as needed.
• Collects, handles, processes (e.g., centrifuges and aliquots blood samples), transfers, and ships biospecimens (e.g., blood) from participants following study protocols and IATA and OSHA safety requirements.
• Maintains participants' records in electronic database and ensures their confidentiality.
• Participates in study meetings.
• Participates in all phases of the study and ensures compliance with the study protocol.

FLSA
Nonexempt


Grade
99H


Salary Details
$24.95/hour is budgeted for this position.


Minimum Salary
15.92


Mid Range Salary
50.00


Maximum Salary
150.00


Offer Information


The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits


Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Per Diem


Working Hours
19


Standard Hours
1.00


Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement


This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
Teamster Per Diem


Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month


Position Pension Eligibility
None

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a phlebotomist.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program is required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be highly motivated with excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Must be detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Ability to travel independently to various work locations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to complete data and biospecimen collection with study subjects.
• Must be computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and familiarity with database/reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish (written and verbal) preferred

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment. Moderate noise.
• Exposure to blood. Potential exposure to saliva and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory.

Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST1312


Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)


Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick


City
New Brunswick


State
NJ


Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


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