Phlebotomist

shm; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a phlebotomist for the Berkeley Heights Lab. You will draw blood cultures using aseptic technique, properly label specimens, and prepare materials for transport to the main lab.

Responsibilities include processing Stat specimens, maintaining LIS entries, and supporting patient care while adhering to safety protocols. A high school diploma and 2 years of phlebotomy experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Drug screen collection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood cultures using aseptic technique and proper labeling.
• Process Stat specimens according to SOP.
• Prepare collection containers with appropriate preservatives and provide home collection instructions when needed.
• Monitor inventory and replenish supplies in the phlebotomy area.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Aseptic technique

Specimen handling

LIS

Tools

LIS system

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.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

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.

Environmental Risks:

• Chemical, Sharps, Latex, and Fumes
• Loud noises
• Vibration
• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
• Magnetic fields

Blood-borne Pathogen:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
• Contact with patient specimens is possible.

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 locati