Phlebotomist - Clinical Lab

Summit Medical Group; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to transforming health care through patient-centric practices. In this full-time role, you will utilize your phlebotomy skills to collect and process specimens, ensuring quality care for our patients. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of patient care while working collaboratively with a supportive team. If you are passionate about making a difference in health care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood samples using aseptic techniques.
• Train new staff on lab policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Communication

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

CLA Certificate

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

This is a full-time position: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, with rotating Saturday shifts, 7am - 1pm.

Essential Job Functions

1. Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
2. Processes Stat specimens according to Summit Health SOP.
3. 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.
4. Properly collects a COC Urine Drug Screen.
5. Properly administers and collects a H. pylori Breath test.
6. Properly handles orders on minors.
7. Uses the correct procedure for completing paperwork and labeling of specimen for OVH Blood Bank specimens.
8. Processes satellite specimens and delivers them to the appropriate department.
9. Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for replenishing supplies in phlebotomy room and storage area.
10. Deletes/cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason. Ensures proper patient charge deletion according to departmental policy.
11. Recalls patients for follow-up procedures or error correction as required. Documents callbacks in the lab logbook.
12. Utilizes LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.
13. Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
14. Required Competencies:

• Demonstrates competency in all areas of adult, pediatric, and infant phlebotomy, including performing skin punctures.
• Demonstrates competency in performing bleeding times, entering results in the LIS and logbook, with correct order of draw and site care explanation.

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 results for Rapid Strep or Hemoccult tests in the LIS. Notify physicians of critical results.
• Train new staff in proper lab policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements

• Endurance (e.g., continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks

• Sharps, Latex, Combative Patients/Visitors.

Blood-borne Pathogens

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

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience required; drug screen collection preferred.
• Ability to perform all testing at satellite locations.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification through NHA preferred; may be required at some locations.
• CLA Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, laboratory requirements, and skills in phlebotomy, computer/data entry, and phone etiquette.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, multitasking, and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills.

Travel

• Travel to satellite locations as needed.

About Our Commitment

Our team members are essential to our mission. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA, and 401k plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and other protected characteristics.

Safety Disclaimer

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