Summit Health·Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
The Phlebotomist Float will draw blood cultures, process specimens, and prepare collection containers while ensuring proper patient care and documentation. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and travel to various clinical lab locations as needed.
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 [https://www.villagemedical.com/], Village Medical at Home [https://www.villagemedical.com/village-medical-at-home], Summit Health [https://www.summithealth.com/], CityMD [https://www.citymd.com/], and Starling Physicians [https://www.starlingphysicians.com/].
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.
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We are seeking a full time Phlebotomist Float to support our NJ clinical lab office locations!
*We are seeking flexibility with availability and traveling, which will be based on operational needs, to support any our NJ Clinical Lab locations
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.
Required
Competencies:
Demonstrates competency in all areas of adult phlebotomy
Demonstrates competency in all areas of pediatric phlebotomy
Demonstrates competency in all areas of infant phlebotomy
Demonstrates competency in performing skin punctures
Demonstrates competency in performing bleeding times including entering the result in the LIS and the logbook.
*Includes: Correct Order of Draw for multiple tube collection, using good judgment in evaluating specimens using established protocol, and demonstrating application of an adequate bandage to puncture site with explanation of puncture site care to patient.
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.
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)
Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible.
Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
• Travel to satellite locations as needed.
$17.60 - $21.30 Hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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Market context
Phlebotomist float roles in New Jersey are often in steady demand in clinical lab settings because they support multiple sites and patient volumes. This role is competitive for candidates with at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma, and familiarity with medical terminology and HIPAA; certification can strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with varied draw settings and schedule flexibility before applying.