Phlebotomist

Summit Health Management; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company, seeks a skilled phlebotomist to join our satellite laboratory team. You will draw blood cultures, collect specimens for home collection when required, label accurately, and document in the LIS to support urgent care operations.

The role requires at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, familiarity with HIPAA and medical terminology, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years phlebotomy experience.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification through NHA preferred; may be required for specific locations.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Uses aseptic technique to draw blood cultures and collect specimens per SOP.
• Processes specimens for transport to main lab and logs results in LIS.
• Documents callbacks and ensures proper patient charge deletion per policy.
• Travels to satellite locations as needed to support staffing.

Skills

Adult phlebotomy

Pediatric phlebotomy

Infant phlebotomy

Skin punctures

Bleeding times

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification preferred (NHA)

CLA certificate preferred

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

We are hiring at Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company!

Essential Job Functions

• Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
• Processes Stat specimens according to Starling Physicians 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.

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.

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.

Draw Station Locations

Bloomfield, New Britain, Newington, Glastonbury, Southington, Wethersfield, Avon, Granby, and Cromwell (floating requirements subject to change).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.