Lab Assistant I - Laboratory - Vineland

Inspira Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

Inspira Health is seeking a phlebotomist to provide venipuncture and capillary collections for in-house, outpatient, and off-site patients. You will identify patients, transport specimens, and perform LIS data entry in a busy laboratory setting.

The role requires handling a wide age range from neonates to geriatrics, with emphasis on accurate collection and adherence to standards. Hospital experience and phlebotomy training are preferred, and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved Phlebotomy Training School preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy services for in-house, outpatient, and off-site locations.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections across patient ages from neonate to geriatric.
• Identify patients and transport specimens per laboratory standards.
• Complete clerical duties including LIS data entry.
• Process specimens for the core laboratory.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program graduate

Phlebotomy experience

Hospital experience

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). Perform 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

• Lifting <20 lbs
• Standing
• Sitting
• Lifting 20-50 lbs
• Climbing
• Kneeling
• Lifting >50 lbs
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Hearing
• Talking
• Vision
• Walking

Environmental Conditions

• Noise
• Varied Temperatures
• Cleaning Agents
• Noxious odors
• Patient Exposure
• Operative Equipment

Benefits

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