Summit Health-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Ambulatory Health Care Services

The Phlebotomist FLOAT position at Summit Health involves performing blood draws and specimen collection across various clinical lab locations in New Jersey. This full-time role requires flexibility in scheduling, including rotating weekend shifts, and emphasizes patient care and adherence to laboratory protocols. The position is integral to ensuring accurate specimen processing and patient follow-up, contributing to the overall quality of healthcare services provided by the organization.

  • Use appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
  • Process Stat specimens according to Summit Health SOP.
  • Prepare collection containers with appropriate preservatives for patients and provide instructions for proper collection of specimens at home.
  • Properly measure and record a volume for a 24-hr collection.
  • Collect a COC Urine Drug Screen and administer a H. pylori Breath test.
  • Handle orders on minors and complete paperwork for OVH Blood Bank specimens.
  • Process satellite specimens and deliver them to the appropriate department.
  • Monitor inventory levels and replenish supplies in the phlebotomy room and storage area.
  • Delete/cancel orders as necessary with full documentation of reason.
  • Ensure proper patient charge deletion according to departmental policy.
  • Recall patients for follow-up procedures or error correction as required.
  • Document callbacks in the lab logbook.
  • Utilize LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.
  • Adapt work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • Phlebotomy experience
  • HIPAA knowledge
  • Laboratory experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Data entry skills
  • Computer skills
  • Phone etiquette
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Experience with geriatrics
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certification through the National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • CLA Certificate
  • Experience in drug screen collection
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending account
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