Phlebotomist Clinical Lab

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Were 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

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Job Description

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm with rotating Saturday shifts at Berkeley Heights Lab (7am - 1pm)

Essential Job functions :

• 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.

General Job functions:

• 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.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Endurance(e.g. continuous typing prolonged standing/bending walking)

Environmental Risks:

• Sharps

• Latex

• Combative Patients / Visitors

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• 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.

Education Certification Computer and Training 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.

• Phlebotomy Technician Certification through the National Health Career Association (NHA) preferred; may be required for specific locations based on operational needs.

• CLA Certificate preferred.

• 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.

Travel:

• Travel to satellite locations as needed.

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.

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