Phlebotomist- Outpatient Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to support our satellite labs in Florham Park. You will draw blood cultures using aseptic technique, process STAT specimens, and prepare specimens for home collection.

The role requires phlebotomy competency with adult, pediatric, and infant patients, as well as adherence to LIS procedures and HIPAA guidelines. A high school diploma and 2 years of phlebotomy experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification through the National Health Career Association (NHA) preferred; CLA Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and medical terminology is required.

Responsibilities

• Uses aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
• Processes STAT specimens according to SOP.
• Prepares containers with preservatives and instructs on home specimen collection (Urine & Stool).
• Operates LIS, logs results and ensures documentation.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

HIPAA guidelines

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years phlebotomy experience

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (NHA) preferred

CLA Certificate 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

Job Description Status: Full Time - Benefit Eligible

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm with rotating Saturday shifts, 7am - 3:30pm

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.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.

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 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: Travel to satellite locations as needed.

Pay Range

$19.95 - $24.42 Hourly

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

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.