Phlebotomist - Patient-Focused Lab Specialist (Mon-Fri)

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

Job summary

Summit Health seeks a dedicated phlebotomist for our Berkeley Heights, NJ satellite labs in a full-time, on-site role. You will perform blood draws, urine collections, seal specimens, and document results in the LIS while ensuring patient safety and accurate labeling.

The job requires a high school diploma, 2+ years phlebotomy experience, and certification preferred. This physician-led network offers stability and growth in a busy lab setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
• Processes Stat specimens according to Summit Health SOP.
• Properly measures and records a volume for a 24-hr collection.
• Properly administers and collects a H. pylori Breath test.
• Properly handles orders on minors.
• Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for replenishing supplies in phlebotomy room and storage area.
• Delivers specimens to appropriate department.
• Trains new staff in proper lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Adult phlebotomy

Pediatric phlebotomy

Infant phlebotomy

Bleeding time testing

LIS usage

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (NHA) preferred

CLA Certificate preferred

Tools

LIS

Job description

Summit Health seeks a dedicated phlebotomist for our Berkeley Heights, NJ satellite labs in a full-time, on-site role. You will perform blood draws, urine collections, seal specimens, and document results in the LIS while ensuring patient safety and accurate labeling.

The job requires a high school diploma, 2+ years phlebotomy experience, and certification preferred. This physician-led network offers stability and growth in a busy lab setting.