Phlebotomist FLOAT - Outpatient Clinical Lab

Summit Health; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health in New Jersey is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist Float to support multiple clinical lab locations. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–5pm with rotating weekend shifts and occasional travel to satellite NJ sites.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years phlebotomy experience; certifications such as NHA Phlebotomy Technician or CLA are preferred. You will draw blood, process specimens, and ensure safety and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years phlebotomy experience required; drug screen collection preferred.
• Ability to perform testing at satellite locations.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification (NHA) preferred; CLA certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and medical terminology; accuracy in lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood cultures using aseptic technique.
• Process Stat specimens per SOP.
• Prepare collection containers and instruct patients for home collection (urine/stool).
• Collect urine drug screens and H. pylori breath tests.
• Label and process specimens for lab workflows.
• Monitor supplies and replenishment in phlebotomy areas.
• Document callbacks and ensure proper patient charge deletion.
• Train new staff on lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Specimen processing

LIS proficiency

Trains new staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (NHA) preferred

CLA Certificate preferred

Tools

LIS

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:

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 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.

Pay Range: $17.60 - $21.30 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

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 Companyprovides 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.