Phlebotomist

Summit Health Management; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a skilled phlebotomist for our Berkeley Heights Lab. You will perform blood collection, handle various specimens, and ensure accurate processing and documentation in the LIS. The role requires attention to detail and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include adhering to aseptic techniques, managing 24-hour collections, and assisting with testing across adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients. Friday–Monday rotate shifts may be involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years phlebotomy experience required.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification through NHA preferred; may be required for specific locations.
• CLA Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and laboratory requirements; ability to perform phlebotomy with adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Uses aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
• Processes Stat specimens per SOP.
• Prepares collection containers with preservatives for home collection.
• Measures and records 24-hour collection volumes.
• Collects H. pylori breath test.
• Handles orders for minors.
• Uses LIS for applicable duties; documents callbacks and results.
• Monitors inventory; replenishes supplies in phlebotomy area.
• Trains new staff in lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Adult phlebotomy

Pediatric phlebotomy

Infant phlebotomy

Skin punctures

Bleeding times

Education

High school diploma

2+ years phlebotomy experience

NHA certification preferred

CLA certification preferred

Tools

LIS

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Job Description Status

Full Time - Benefit Eligible Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm with rotating Saturday shift (7am - 1pm) or Sunday shift (7am - 2:30pm) at Berkeley Heights Lab or nearby sister site within region.

Essential Job functions

• Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
• Processes Stat specimens according to Summit Health SOP.
• Prepares collection containers with appropriate preservatives for patients and gives instructions for proper collection of specimens at home (Urine & Stool).
• Properly measures and records a volume for a 24-hr collection.
• Properly collects a COC Urine Drug Screen.
• Properly administers and collects a H. pylori Breath test.
• Properly handles orders on minors.
• Uses the correct procedure for completing paperwork and labeling of specimen for OVH Blood Bank specimens.
• Processes satellite specimens and delivers them to the appropriate department.
• Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for replenishing supplies in phlebotomy room and storage area.
• Deletes/cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason.
• Ensures proper patient charge deletion according to departmental policy.
• Recalls patients for follow-up procedures or error correction as required.
• Documents callbacks in the lab logbook.
• Utilizes LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.
• Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.

Required Competencies

• Demonstrates competency in all areas of adult phlebotomy*
• Demonstrates competency in all areas of pediatric phlebotomy*
• Demonstrates competency in all areas of infant phlebotomy*
• Demonstrates competency in performing skin punctures*
• Demonstrates competency in performing bleeding times including entering the result in the LIS and the logbook. *Includes: Correct Order of Draw for multiple tube collection, using good judgment in evaluating specimens using established protocol, and demonstrating application of an adequate bandage to puncture site with explanation of puncture site care to patient.

General Job functions

• Properly check-in a patient in a satellite lab, including arriving the patient on the day-list.
• Properly process lab and office collected specimens for transport to the main lab by courier.
• Contact a courier for a Stat pickup in a satellite office.
• Properly perform, log, and enter a result for a Rapid Strep and or Hemoccult test in the LIS.
• Notifies physician of critical (positive) result.
• Trains new staff in proper lab policies and procedures.
• Other job duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements

• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling)
• Work requires sitting, standing, and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
• Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience required and drug screen collection preferred.
• Has the ability to perform all testing required at our satellite locations.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification through the National Health Career Association (NHA) preferred; may be required for specific locations based on operational needs.
• CLA Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA guidelines and laboratory requirements to include skills in phlebotomy techniques with adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, computer/data entry skills and phone etiquette are required.
• Attention to detail, ability to critically think, multitask, and maintain accuracy during periods of frequent interruptions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner and read/follow procedures accurately.

Travel

• Travel to satellite locations as needed.

Pay Range

• $17.60 - $21.30 Hourly

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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