Phlebotomist, Outpatient Lab

Summit Health Management, LLC; Albion Place (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Tech to join our lab team. You will draw blood cultures, process specimens, and document results in the LIS. The role includes preparing collection containers and performing rapid tests as required.

The position requires a high school diploma and 2 years of phlebotomy experience; certification is preferred. Expect a full-time schedule with occasional Saturday/Sunday rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification (NHA) preferred; CLA may be required.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood cultures using aseptic technique.
• Process specimens and document results in LIS.
• Prepare and label collection containers for home collection.
• Perform Rapid Strep and Hemoccult tests as required.
• Train staff on lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Adult phlebotomy

Pediatric phlebotomy

Infant phlebotomy

Skin puncture

Bleeding times

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (NHA) preferred

CLA Certification preferred

Tools

LIS system

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.

Job Description Status: Full Time - Benefit Eligible Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6pm with rotating Saturday or Sunday shifts, 7am - 1pm

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 lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling)

Work requires sitting, standing, and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours.

Dexterity of hands and fingers

Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.

The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.

Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.

Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and or reaching.

Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.

Environmental Risks

• Chemicals, Sharps, Latex, and Fumes
• Loud noises Vibration
• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen Magnetic fields
• Blood‑borne Pathogen: Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non‑intact skin or tissue specimens.
• Contact with patient specimens is possible.

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 Company provides 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.