Experienced Phlebotomist, Region/Float

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to support outpatient lab operations across multiple sites in New Jersey. You will interpret physician orders, collect blood samples from patients of all ages, and ensure specimens are processed according to network policies.

This role also includes performing outpatient EKGs, operating a centrifuge, and maintaining proper storage and transfer of specimens. The position requires experience with Epic EHR, accurate data entry, reliable transportation,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy program completion certificate or documented competency required.
• Minimum of 100 successful venipunctures required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use Epic or other electronic health record systems, registration tools, kiosk workflows, and laboratory applications.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Reliable transportation to arrive at assigned work locations as scheduled.
• Ability to perform the physical and sensory demands of Patient Service Center operations.
• Ability to continuously perform keyboarding and data entry.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds or more on rare occasions.
• Ability to operate a car for travel to assigned locations.
• Preferred: one year of phlebotomy experience.
• Preferred: outpatient laboratory workflows, patient service center operations, specimen collection, registration, patient identification, Epic or other EHR, or laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret verbal and written physician orders.
• Obtain blood specimens from patients of all ages using appropriate collection equipment.
• Handle and process laboratory specimens according to SLUHN policies and manuals.
• Perform outpatient EKGs as needed.
• Operate centrifuge and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage.
• Communicate timely with the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers.
• Travel between sites for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies.
• Review and comply with Network and departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Specimen Collection

Laboratory Specimen Processing

Outpatient EKG

Centrifuge Operation

Data Entry

Patient Identification

Registration Tools Usage

Kiosk Workflows

Physical Demands of Patient Service

Lifting/Carrying Up To 50 Pounds

Communication Skills

Reliability

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Phlebotomy Program Completion Certificate

Tools

Epic Electronic Health Record

Laboratory Applications

Registration Tools

Job description

• Interpret verbal and written physician orders
• Obtain blood specimens from patients of all ages using appropriate collection equipment
• Handle and process laboratory specimens according to SLUHN policies and manuals
• Perform outpatient EKGs as needed
• Operate centrifuge and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage
• Communicate timely with the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers
• Travel between sites for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies
• Review and comply with Network and departmental policies and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Phlebotomy program completion certificate or documented competency through a recognized training program required
• Minimum of 100 successful venipunctures required
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to accurately use Epic or other electronic health record systems, registration tools, kiosk workflows, and laboratory applications
• Strong customer service skills
• Reliable transportation to arrive at assigned work locations as scheduled
• Ability to perform the physical and sensory demands of Patient Service Center operations
• Ability to continuously perform keyboarding and data entry
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds or more on rare occasions
• Ability to operate a car for travel to assigned locations
• Preferred: one year of phlebotomy experience
• Preferred experience with outpatient laboratory workflows, patient service center operations, specimen collection and processing, registration, patient identification, Epic or other electronic health record, registration, or laboratory information systems

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in phlebotomy, including specimen collection and processing, while ensuring compliance with health network policies. Proficient in using electronic health record systems and delivering strong customer service in patient interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Phlebotomy Program Completion Certificate
• Minimum 100 Successful Venipunctures
• Epic Electronic Health Record Proficiency
• Outpatient Laboratory Workflows ExperienceStrong Customer Service Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Specimen Collection
• Laboratory Specimen Processing
• Outpatient EKG Performance
• Centrifuge Operation
• Data Entry
• Patient Identification
• Registration Tools Usage
• Kiosk Workflows
• Physical Demands of Patient Service Center Operations
• Lifting/Carrying Up to 50 Pounds

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Reliability
• Customer Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Program Completion Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Patient Service Center Operations
• Specimen Collection and Processing
• Health Network Policies
• Laboratory Workflows

Tools & Technologies

• Epic Electronic Health Record
• Laboratory Applications
• Registration Tools