Lab Assistant I - Laboratory - Mullica Hill

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health in New Jersey seeks a skilled phlebotomist to collect blood samples from in-house, outpatient, and off-site patients. You will perform venipuncture and capillary techniques across diverse age groups, verify patient identity, and handle specimen transport and LIS entry.

Strong listening and communication skills are essential; prior phlebotomy and hospital experience are preferred, with certification/eligibility possible.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy training or school preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy service on in-house patients, outpatients and at off-site locations.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary methods on patient populations from neonate to geriatric.
• Verify patient identification and transport specimens; enter orders in the LIS.
• Assist with specimen processing for the core laboratory.
• Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication

Education

High School or equivalent

Phlebotomy training school (preferred)

Phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Hospital experience (preferred)

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 OStandingCSittingO

Lifting 20-50lbsNClimbingOKneelingO

Lifting>50lbsNCrouchingOReachingF

CarryingFHearingCWalkingC

PushingFTalkingCVisionC

Environmental Conditions

NoiseFVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsO

Noxious odorsNPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentC

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.