Phlebotomist Float

shm; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health in New Jersey is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist Float to support our NJ clinical lab office locations.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–5pm, with rotating weekend coverage. Travel to satellite locations may be required to meet operational needs.

The role requires competency in adult, pediatric, and infant phlebotomy, aseptic technique, specimen handling, and LIS data entry, with strong attention to accuracy and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years phlebotomy experience.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and laboratory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood using aseptic technique and collect specimens.
• Process specimens for transport to the main lab.
• Document results in the LIS and notify physicians of critical results.
• Train new staff in proper lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy expertise

Aseptic technique

LIS data entry

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

HIPAA compliance software

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

We are seeking a full time Phlebotomist Float to support our NJ clinical lab office locations!

Scheduling timeframe: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 5pm (8 hour-shift will be scheduled between this timeframe) with rotating weekend shifts which can be anytime between the hours of 7am - 3:30pm.

*We are seeking flexibility with availability and traveling, which will be based on operational needs, to support any our NJ Clinical Lab locations

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)

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 patient specimens is possible. Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

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 crit