Phlebotomy Technician

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ, is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician for inpatient specimen collection. The role requires careful sample handling and timely processing to support patient care.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of phlebotomy experience, be bilingual in Spanish/English, and possess a high school diploma or GED with formal phlebotomy or medical assistant training. ASCP certification is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in phlebotomy.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
• High School Diploma or GED required; formal Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training proof required.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens for laboratory testing in inpatient settings.
• Carefully label and process specimens to ensure timely results.
• Operate within assigned inpatient units and maintain accuracy and safety standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Phlebotomy Technician is primarily responsible for collecting specimens for laboratory testing in the inpatient setting. Patients may range from newborn through older adults. Team members are assigned to various inpatient units based on volume and are expected to provide timely and accurate service.

Experience Required

1 year experience in phlebotomy

Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)

Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED

License/Certification Requirements

Provide proof of formal Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training is required (annual recertification is not required); PBT (ASCP) certification highly desirable.

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00