Phlebotomist Test Coordinator

Jobtailor; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey is seeking a seasoned phlebotomist with oncology experience to join our clinical team. You will perform venipuncture, verify patient identity, and ensure specimen integrity while adhering to CAP/CLIA standards.

The role requires 5–7 years of phlebotomy, a high school diploma, and state certification as needed. You will coordinate with clinic staff, EMR records, and field operations to support timely testing and quality care.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Oncology experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certificate as required by state regulations.
• Experience with venipuncture and blood specimen collection.
• Ability to verify patient identity and test requisitions using EMR records.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, department protocols, and isolation procedures.
• Ability to document and track specimens and maintain collection logs.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and patients.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Schedule testing and determine effective blood collection methods
• Perform venipunctures and obtain blood specimens
• Verify patient identity and test requisitions against EMR records; resolve discrepancies
• Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic techniques, protocols, and isolation procedures
• Document specimen initials, collection dates and times, and maintain daily logs
• Coordinate patient care services and align blood draw times with clinic requirements
• Access patient records and schedule appointments
• Collaborate with Field Sales and internal operations teams to support patients and continuity of care
• Maintain patient relationships and encourage ongoing testing and adherence to care plans
• Liaise with accounts and Sales; document interactions, communications, and follow-ups
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues
• Resolve missing information and maintain turnaround-time expectations
• Communicate delays and cancellations and facilitate sample redraws
• Investigate escalated issues and explain root causes and resolutions by phone and electronic communication
• Adhere to CAP CLIA standards, healthcare regulations, organizational policies, and clinical safety procedures
• Record quality-control outcomes, monitor process-improvement needs, and report them

Skills

Phlebotomy Experience

Oncology Experience

Venipuncture Skills

EMR Record Verification

Aseptic Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certificate

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

• Schedule testing and determine effective blood collection methods


• Perform venipunctures and obtain blood specimens


• Verify patient identity and test requisitions against EMR records; resolve discrepancies


• Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic techniques, protocols, and isolation procedures


• Document specimen initials, collection dates and times, and maintain daily logs


• Coordinate patient care services and align blood draw times with clinic requirements


• Access patient records and schedule appointments


• Collaborate with Field Sales and internal operations teams to support patients and continuity of care


• Maintain patient relationships and encourage ongoing testing and adherence to care plans


• Liaise with accounts and Sales; document interactions, communications, and follow-ups


• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues


• Resolve missing information and maintain turnaround-time expectations


• Communicate delays and cancellations and facilitate sample redraws


• Investigate escalated issues and explain root causes and resolutions by phone and electronic communication


• Adhere to CAP CLIA standards, healthcare regulations, organizational policies, and clinical safety procedures


• Record quality-control outcomes, monitor process-improvement needs, and report them

Requirements

• Minimum 5–7 years of phlebotomy experience


• Oncology experience required


• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required


• Phlebotomy Certificate as required by state regulations


• Experience with venipuncture and blood specimen collection


• Ability to verify patient identity and test requisitions using EMR records


• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, department protocols, and isolation procedures


• Ability to document and track specimens and maintain collection logs


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and patients


• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly


• Successful completion of pre-employment and clinic-specific compliance requirements, including applicable background, drug and alcohol, licensure/certification, immunization, TB, physical examination, training, reference, and onboarding checks


• Work schedule determined based on clinic requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in phlebotomy, including venipuncture and blood specimen collection, while adhering to CAP CLIA standards and healthcare regulations. Proven ability to maintain specimen integrity, document collection processes, and effectively communicate with patients and internal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Phlebotomy Experience


• Oncology Experience


• Venipuncture Skills


• EMR Record Verification


• Aseptic Techniques

Hard Skills

• Venipuncture


• Blood Specimen Collection


• Patient Identity Verification


• Aseptic Techniques


• Specimen Documentation


• Quality Control Monitoring


• Process Improvement


• Isolation Procedures


• Patient Care Coordination


• Compliance with Healthcare Regulations

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication


• Problem-Solving


• Multitasking


• Collaboration


• Customer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certificate


• High School Diploma

Industry Keywords

• CAP CLIA Standards


• Healthcare Regulations


• Clinical Safety Procedures


• Patient Care Services


• Field Sales Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• EMR Systems