Phlebotomist (Part Time)

Summit Health Management; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k savings plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a part-time phlebotomist to join our satellite lab team. The role focuses on aseptic blood collection, specimen processing for the main lab, and accurate labeling for transport. You will support urgent care operations with reliable sample handling.

The candidate should have 2+ years phlebotomy experience, HIPAA knowledge, and strong attention to detail; weekend hours and after-school shifts are possible at nearby locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years phlebotomy experience required and drug screen collection preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification through the National Health Career Association (NHA) preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA guidelines and laboratory requirements to include skills in phlebotomy techniques with adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Uses aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
• Processes specimens for the main lab.
• Prepares collection containers with preservatives for home collection (Urine & Stool).
• Measures and records volumes for 24-hr collections.
• Collects H. pylori Breath test samples.
• Handles orders for minors with proper documentation.
• Maintains LIS data entry and downtime procedures.
• Trains new staff on lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

HIPAA knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred

CLA Certificate preferred

Tools

LIS system

Phlebotomy equipment

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:

Part Time, 16 hours/week - Non-Benefit Eligible Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 3pm - 6pm - Saturday, 8am - 12pm at nearby sister Lab location within region

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.

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.
• 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:

$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

• 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.

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. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.