Phlebotomist, FT 40 Hours, 9:30am -6pm

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

3d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Site Manager, the Phlebotomist draws pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients’ blood through venipuncture and finger sticks. The role performs waived testing of blood and urine specimens, other routine testing, and clerical responsibilities to prepare specimens for laboratory processing. The position supports patient flow and prepares specimens for courier pickup or laboratory testing. It also involves routine patient testing, specimen documentation and processing, housekeeping, hazardous-waste handling, and communication of laboratory results to providers.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Six months of phlebotomy experience.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association, or agreement to obtain certification within one year.
All staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient flow.
Perform venipuncture and finger-stick phlebotomy; spin blood and prepare specimens promptly for courier pickup or laboratory testing.
Perform dipstick urinalysis; collect urine and throat culture specimens and prepare them for submission to the Laboratory.
Perform urine pregnancy tests and stool hematests.
Perform electrocardiograms, spirometry testing, Holter monitor testing, vision testing, and hearing testing.
Perform housekeeping, handle hazardous waste, and keep the laboratory area fully stocked.
Document and process encounter forms, lab requisitions, and paperwork required for third-party billing.
Label tubes and samples; process and prepare labs and routine tests for pickup and delivery to the Central Lab Provider.
Maintain log sheets documenting incoming and outgoing specimens.
Verbally report lab results to providers and deliver appropriate reports received from the central laboratory.
Perform related duties, including laboratory computer data entry and assigned special projects.