Lab Assistant I - Laboratory - Mullica Hill

Inspira Health Network; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network is seeking a phlebotomist to provide venipuncture and capillary collection across in-house, outpatient, and off-site settings. The role includes patient identification, specimen transport, and entering orders into LIS, with responsibilities extending to core laboratory processing.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy training, and preferred certification.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved Phlebotomy Training School preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: ASCP, NPA or equivalent, certification or eligible preferred.
• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on job assignment and is required for Vineland assignment.
• Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy services on in-house patients, outpatients, and off-site locations.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary methods on patients from neonate to geriatric.
• Verify patient identification and ensure proper specimen transport.
• Enter patient orders in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and assist with core lab processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Patient Care

Education

High School or equivalent

Phlebotomy Training School

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Provide phlebotomy service on in-house patients, outpatients and at off-site locations. Perform venipuncture and capillary methods on patient populations ranging from neonate to geriatric; patient identification; and specimen transport; in accordance with laboratory standards. Complete various clerical duties, including the entering of patient’s orders in the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Performs specimen processing for the core laboratory. Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.Education & Experience:High School or equivalent.Graduate of approved Phlebotomy Training School preferred.Phlebotomy experience preferred.Hospital experience preferred.Certification/Licensure:ASCP, NPA or equivalent, certification or eligible preferred.Valid Driver's License may be required depending on job assignment and is required for Vineland assignment.Knowledge & Skills:Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)Lifting OStandingCSittingOLifting 20-50lbsNClimbingOKneelingOLifting>50lbsNCrouchingOReachingFCarryingFHearingCWalkingCPushingFTalkingCVisionCEnvironmental Conditions:NoiseFVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsONoxious odorsNPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentCBENEFITS INFORMATION:Click Here to Review Our Great Benefits Offerings?>At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.