JOB SUMMARY:

This position serves as a member of a multidisciplinary care team to assist in direct patient care activities taking into account specific needs as related to patient s age and culture. This care includes activities to enhance and ensure patient and family centered care and satisfaction. The position requires the ability to perform various clinical activities, from simple to complex with accuracy and efficiency under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. All care is provided in compliance with and according to department policy and procedure and according to our Standards of Care. Participates in assessment of patient needs and patient/family education needs consistent with personal knowledge base and communicates with the health care team to help solve priority problems. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified in phlebotomy
• Effective communication skills and basic math skills
• BLS certification required from the American Heart Association
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Mission: Provide compassionate care, healthcare excellence, and superior service to our patients and their families.

Vision: Nationally recognized at the forefront of improving health and healthcare delivery.

Values: Ensure the safety of our patients, community and each other by consistently demonstrating our values of exceptional communication, outstanding teamwork, professional integrity, accountability, innovation and resilience as we strive towards becoming a high reliability organization.

Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey s oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community s highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive health care. The 597-bed institution is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center provide treatment and services for more than 370,000 outpatient visits annually. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing world-class care delivering 6,500 babies annually which is one of the largest programs in the state, leading the nation in Kidney Transplant, and providing more than 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services. RWJBarnabas Health and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - brings a world class team of researchers and specialists to fight alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials.

CBMC is an equal opportunity employer.