Phlebotomist — Full-Time with Benefits

Summit Health; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is hiring a full-time Phlebotomy Technician for our satellite labs in a fast-paced healthcare network. The role involves drawing blood cultures, processing specimens, and preparing collection materials with strict adherence to SOPs.

You will also train new staff and coordinate with couriers for specimen transport. Required are at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma, and knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience required and drug screen collection preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification through NHA preferred.
• CLA Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and laboratory requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Trains new staff in proper lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

HIPAA compliance

Patient interaction

LIS experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (NHA) preferred

CLA Certification preferred

Tools

LIS

Job description

Summit Health is hiring a full-time Phlebotomy Technician for our satellite labs in a fast-paced healthcare network. The role involves drawing blood cultures, processing specimens, and preparing collection materials with strict adherence to SOPs.

You will also train new staff and coordinate with couriers for specimen transport. Required are at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma, and knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.