Phlebotomist - Outpatient Lab

Summit Health•Clifton, NJ

2d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
Dexterity of hands and fingers.
Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
Has the ability to perform all testing required at our satellite locations.
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.

Nice To Haves

Drug screen collection experience 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.

Responsibilities

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.