Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist (Relief, Days) - Frankford

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health Northeast is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain blood specimens by venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick, following policies and safety procedures. The role emphasizes accurate patient identification and timely collection of tests to support patient care.

Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, reviewing requisitions, communicating test requirements, and maintaining clean, well-stocked work areas while adhering to safety standards and lab dress code.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; specific training may be required at certain locations (minimum 100 hours rotation; 150 sticks if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy via venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick as required.
• Ensure accurate patient identification and proper labeling of specimens.
• Review requisitions and follow up on missing information.
• Communicate specimen collection requirements and fasting instructions to nursing or physicians.
• Transport and store specimens; monitor collection lists and unreceived specimens.
• Maintain a clean, stocked work area and follow safety and lab dress code policies.
• Perform other lab-related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining patients' blood specimens through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick as appropriate for the performance of requested tests. The Phlebotomist uses appropriate equipment and complies with phlebotomy policies and procedures, including proper techniques, patient identification, biohazard precautions, and timing and fasting requirements.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs phlebotomy and ensures accurate collection of requested tests from patient through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick.
• Maintains positive patient identification during specimen collection.
• Communicates to nursing personnel or physician office relative or discrepant patient identification, fasting requirements or other related factors regarding collection. Communicates to Nursing when in house patients refuse blood draws. Will use Hospital resources when language barriers exist.
• Reviews all requisitions for missing information. Follows up with facility or provider if unable to obtain all information required for test performance.
• Checks appropriate collection, sorting and storage areas in the facilities for specimens to ensure specimens are not missed, and may transport/distribute these specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Monitors information in Collection List and Unreceived Specimen Report. Completes Collection List with accurate time of collection and phlebotomist code.
• Cleans and stocks work area and assists with maintenance of supplies. Follows all safety and Laboratory Dress code policies
• Performs other lab related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent AND Experience: 1-3 years' prior experience preferred. Certain laboratory locations may require phlebotomy training that includes a minimum of 100 hours rotation within an inpatient hospital setting/physician office (and usually 150 successful sticks). Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson Health Northeast Primary Location Address

4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.