Phlebotomist - Outpatient Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

Disability

Vision

401k

FSA coverages

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a skilled phlebotomy technician in Clifton, NJ to join a physician-led, patient-centered network. You will draw blood, prepare specimens, and support the lab team across satellite locations with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating weekend shifts.

Requirements include at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, high school diploma, and preferred certification (NHA). HIPAA knowledge and meticulous attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred; may be required at some locations.
• HIPAA guidelines knowledge and lab requirements essential.
• Attention to detail, multitasking ability, and accuracy in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Uses aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
• Processes Stat specimens per Summit Health SOP.
• Prepares containers and provides home-collection instructions for urine/stool.
• Measures and records volume for 24-hour collections.
• Collects COC Urine Drug Screen and H. pylori Breath test.
• Handles orders for minors and documentation in LIS/logbook.
• Monitors inventory and replenishes supplies in phlebotomy area.
• Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.

Skills

Adult phlebotomy

Pediatric phlebotomy

Infant phlebotomy

Skin punctures

Bleeding times

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy Certification (NHA preferred)

CLA Certificate preferred

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

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm with rotating weekend shifts, 8am - 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.

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, Chemotherapy and Fumes
• Loud noises
• Vibration
• Extreme temperatures
• Confined spaces
• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
• Magnetic fields
• Radiation
• Combative patients/visitors
• Blood-borne Pathogen: 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. Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, and other body fluids.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Drug screen collection experience 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

Pay Range: $19.95 - $24.42 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
• 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.

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.

Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.