Phlebotomist

shm; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a full-time phlebotomy specialist in East Hanover, NJ. The role requires performing blood draws using aseptic technique, processing Stat specimens, and preparing specimen containers with proper labeling and documentation.

You will collect samples across adults, pediatrics, and infants, enter data in the LIS, and monitor inventory to ensure supplies are stocked. The position is Monday–Friday with potential weekend shifts, and requires a high school diploma and at least 2

Qualifications

• Minimum of phlebotomy competency across adult, pediatric and infant patients.
• Ability to perform skin punctures and bleeding time testing.
• Proficiency in following SOPs and lab policies.

Responsibilities

• Use aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
• Process Stat specimens per SOP.
• Prepare collection containers and provide patient instruction for home collection where applicable.
• Collect and label specimens for lab analysis.
• Monitor and replenish supplies in the phlebotomy area.
• Document results and callbacks accurately in the LIS.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

LIS data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information 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, 8:30am - 5pm with rotating Saturday or Sunday shifts, 7am - 3:30pm

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:

Chemicals, Sharps, Latex, Chemotherapy and Fumes

Loud noises

Vibration

Extreme temperatures

Confined spaces

Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen

Magnetic fields

Radiation

Combative patients/visitors

Blood-borne Pathogen:

Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.

Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible.

Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, and other body fluids.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of 2 years of phleb