Phlebotomist - Clinical Lab

Summit Health CityMD•Bernardsville, NJ

5d•$18 - $21

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. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. Job Description Status: Full Time - Benefit Eligible Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm with rotating weekend shifts at sister Sumimt Health Lab locations, 7am - 3:30pm

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience required and drug screen collection preferred.
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

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.
Properly check-in a patient in a satellite lab, including arriving the patient on the day-list.
Properly process lab and office collected specimens for transport to the main lab by courier.
Contact a courier for a Stat pickup in a satellite office.
Properly perform, log, and enter a result for a Rapid Strep and or Hemoccult test in the LIS.
Notifies physician of critical (positive) result.
Trains new staff in proper lab policies and procedures.
Other job duties as required.