Phlebotomist, Outpatient Lab

Summit Health•Clifton, NJ

1d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs blood collection and other specimen collection and testing duties in an outpatient and satellite laboratory setting. The role uses appropriate aseptic techniques, follows Summit Health standard operating procedures, handles specimens and orders accurately, and uses the laboratory information system (LIS) for applicable tasks and downtime procedures. The position also supports patient check-in, specimen transport, inventory management, callbacks, and staff training. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with rotating Saturday or Sunday shifts from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Travel to satellite locations is required as needed. The pay range is $17.60 to $21.30 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of phlebotomy experience.
Competency in adult, pediatric, and infant phlebotomy.
Competency in skin punctures and bleeding-time procedures, including entering results in the LIS and logbook.
Knowledge of correct order of draw for multiple-tube collections, specimen evaluation using established protocols, and application of a bandage with an explanation of puncture-site care to patients.
Ability to perform all testing required at satellite locations.
Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA guidelines, and laboratory requirements.
Phlebotomy skills with adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.
Computer and data-entry skills and phone etiquette.
Attention to detail, critical-thinking ability, ability to multitask, and accuracy during frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to read and follow procedures accurately.
Ability to travel to satellite locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Drug screen collection experience.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification through the National Health Career Association (NHA); certification may be required for specific locations based on operational needs.
CLA Certificate.

Responsibilities

Draw blood cultures using appropriate aseptic technique.
Process stat specimens according to Summit Health standard operating procedures.
Prepare specimen collection containers with appropriate preservatives and instruct patients on home collection of urine and stool specimens.
Measure and record volumes for 24-hour collections.
Collect chain-of-custody urine drug screens.
Administer and collect H. pylori breath tests.
Handle orders for minors appropriately.
Complete paperwork and label specimens correctly for OVH Blood Bank specimens.
Process satellite specimens and deliver them to the appropriate department.
Monitor inventory and replenish supplies in the phlebotomy room and storage area according to protocol.
Delete or cancel orders when necessary, document the reason, and ensure patient charge deletions follow departmental policy.
Recall patients for follow-up procedures or error correction and document callbacks in the laboratory logbook.
Use the LIS for applicable job functions, including downtime procedures.
Adapt the work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
Check in patients at satellite laboratories, including arriving patients on the day list.
Process laboratory and office-collected specimens for courier transport to the main laboratory.
Contact a courier for stat pickups at satellite offices.
Perform, log, and enter results for Rapid Strep and/or Hemoccult tests in the LIS, and notify the physician of critical positive results.
Train new staff in laboratory policies and procedures.
Perform other job duties as required.