Phlebotomist - Full-Time Lab Draw Specialist

shm; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to join our satellite lab team in New Jersey. You will draw blood cultures, process specimens, and ensure proper labeling and transport to the main lab while maintaining aseptic technique.

You will work Monday through Friday 7:30 am–4 pm with rotating weekend shifts at regional locations, training new staff, and using the LIS to document results and communicate critical findings to physicians.

Qualifications

• Requires competency across adult, pediatric and infant phlebotomy.
• Ability to perform skin punctures and bleeding time testing.
• Adheres to aseptic technique and documentation standards.
• Willing to adapt work schedule for emergencies and coverage.
• Experience handling specimens and lab paperwork required.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood cultures using aseptic technique.
• Process Stat specimens per SOP and document results.
• Prepare containers and provide home collection instructions.
• Collect urine drug screens and H. pylori breath tests.
• Check in patients at satellite labs and coordinate with main lab.
• Train new staff on lab policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Enter results in LIS and notify physicians of critical results.

Skills

Phlebotomy expertise

Laboratory procedures

Patient care

LIS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years phlebotomy experience

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Summit Health is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to join our satellite lab team in New Jersey. You will draw blood cultures, process specimens, and ensure proper labeling and transport to the main lab while maintaining aseptic technique.

You will work Monday through Friday 7:30 am–4 pm with rotating weekend shifts at regional locations, training new staff, and using the LIS to document results and communicate critical findings to physicians.