Phlebotomist, Outpatient Lab

Summit Health CityMD•Florham Park, NJ

About The Position

The Phlebotomist works in an outpatient lab within a physician-led health care network. The role collects, processes, and prepares patient specimens; performs phlebotomy and testing procedures; uses the laboratory information system (LIS); and supports patient care and lab operations at satellite locations. The position is full-time and benefit eligible, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and rotating Saturday shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Travel to satellite locations is needed as required. The role requires competency in adult, pediatric, and infant phlebotomy, skin punctures, bleeding times, specimen handling, and associated documentation. The Phlebotomist also helps maintain lab supplies, trains new staff, and adapts the work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs. Work may involve prolonged sitting, standing, or walking and exposure to specimens, sharps, chemicals, fumes, allergens, noise, vibration, and magnetic fields.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of phlebotomy experience.
Competency in adult, pediatric, and infant phlebotomy, including skin punctures and bleeding-time procedures.
Ability to perform all testing required at satellite locations.
Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA guidelines, and laboratory requirements.
Phlebotomy techniques for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.
Computer and data-entry skills and 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 to read and follow procedures accurately.
Ability to travel to satellite locations as needed.

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 volumes for 24-hour collections.
Collect chain-of-custody urine drug screens and administer and collect H. pylori breath tests.
Handle orders for minors using the appropriate procedures.
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, documenting the reason, and ensure patient charge deletions follow departmental policy.
Recall patients for follow-up procedures or error corrections and document callbacks in the lab logbook.
Use the LIS for applicable job functions, including downtime procedures.
Adapt work schedules to meet emergency staffing needs.
Check in patients at satellite labs, including arriving patients on the day list.
Process lab- and office-collected specimens for courier transport to the main lab and contact a courier 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 lab policies and procedures.
Perform other job duties as required.