Phlebotomist, Outpatient Lab

Summit Health•Livingston, NJ

1d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Phlebotomist works in an outpatient and satellite laboratory setting, collecting and processing patient specimens and performing required point-of-care tests. The role uses appropriate procedures for adult, pediatric, and infant phlebotomy, skin punctures, bleeding times, specimen handling, and patient instructions. It also supports laboratory operations through order and charge documentation, inventory monitoring, specimen transport coordination, patient callbacks, and training new staff. Travel to satellite locations is required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of phlebotomy experience.
Ability to perform all testing required at satellite locations.
Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA guidelines, laboratory requirements, and 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.
Demonstrated competency in adult, pediatric, and infant phlebotomy and skin punctures.
Demonstrated competency in performing bleeding times, including entering results in the LIS and logbook.
Ability to follow the correct order of draw for multiple-tube collections, evaluate specimens using established protocols, and apply an adequate bandage while explaining puncture-site care to patients.

Nice To Haves

Drug screen collection experience.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification through the National Health Career Association (NHA); may be required at 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 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.
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 lab logbook.
Use the laboratory information system (LIS) for applicable job functions, including downtime procedures.
Adapt the work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
Check in patients at satellite labs, including arriving them on the day list.
Process laboratory- and office-collected specimens for courier transport to the main lab.
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 physicians of critical positive results.
Train new staff in laboratory policies and procedures.
Travel to satellite locations as needed.
Perform other duties as required.