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Summit Health Management, LLC
Phlebotomist
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A Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients for medical tests. May also perform routine laboratory test on samples. Works in a healthcare facility or in a laboratory.
$41,907 / year median in New Jersey
+9% projected growth
Job Description
About Our Company 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 , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians . 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.
Please Note:
We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.Job Description Status:
Full TimeBenefit Eligible Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:30am
- 5pm with rotating Saturday or Sunday shifts, 7am
- 3:30pm Essential Job functions : Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures.
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 lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling) Work requires sitting, standing, and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours. Dexterity of hands and fingers Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds. Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account. Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching. Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place. Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.Environmental Risks:
Chemicals, Sharps, Latex, Chemotherapy and Fumes Loud noises Vibration Extreme temperatures Confined spacesAllergens:
dust, mold and/or pollen Magnetic fields Radiation Combative patients/visitorsBlood-borne Pathogen:
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. Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, and other body fluids.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. 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.Pay Range:
$19.95- $24.