Phlebotomist, Outpatient Lab

Summit Health CityMD•Clifton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs blood collection and specimen processing in outpatient and satellite laboratory settings. The role includes adult, pediatric, and infant phlebotomy, skin punctures, bleeding-time procedures, specimen testing and handling, patient check-in, documentation, and communication with physicians and couriers. The position also helps maintain supplies, supports laboratory operations during emergencies, and trains new staff in laboratory policies and procedures. Travel to satellite locations is required as needed. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with rotating Saturday or Sunday shifts from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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; skin punctures; and bleeding-time procedures, including entering results in the LIS and logbook.
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 professional phone etiquette.
Attention to detail, critical-thinking ability, multitasking skills, and accuracy in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and accurately read and follow procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged sitting, standing, or walking; bending; lifting and carrying objects; and maintaining balance and agility.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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