Phlebotomist, Outpatient Lab

Summit Health Management; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our satellite lab network. You will draw blood, handle specimens, and log results for transport to the main lab, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, proficiency with LIS, and the ability to adapt to rotating shifts. Comprehensive training and safety protocols are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience required; drug screen collection preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification through the NHA preferred; may be required for specific locations based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Check-in patients at satellite lab.
• Process lab/office specimens for main lab transport.
• Perform and log Rapid Strep and Hemoccult tests in LIS.
• Notify physician of critical (positive) results.
• Train new staff on lab policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Adult phlebotomy

Pediatric phlebotomy

Infant phlebotomy

Skin punctures

Bleeding times

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (NHA) 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.

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

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 ne