Phlebotomist 40-hr Day- 8:00 am - 4:30pm

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under supervision of Site Manager, this role is responsible for drawing pediatric, adult and geriatric patients via venipuncture and finger sticks. The Phlebotomist performs waived testing of blood and urine specimens and other routine testing and clerical responsibilities in preparation for laboratory processing. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. The organization is comprised of more than 35,000 people including nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, and teachers, all working together to make a difference in patients' lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health is driving change in health care in Massachusetts, promoting a culture of continuous learning, growth, innovation, and a sense of belonging. The company prioritizes offering comprehensive compensation and benefits to help employees achieve a healthy and balanced life, ensuring that while employees care for patients, the company takes care of its staff.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Six months phlebotomy experience.
BLS certification through American Heart Association or agreement to obtain within one year required.
Vaccination against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient flow.
Perform venipuncture and finger stick phlebotomy; spin blood and prepare specimens in a timely manner in preparation for courier pickup/laboratory testing.
Perform dipstick urinalysis; collect urine and throat culture specimens and prepare for submission to the Laboratory.
Perform urine pregnancy tests and stool hematests.
Perform testing (i.e. electrocardiograms, spirometry testing, holter monitor testing, vision and hearing testing).
Perform housekeeping, handle hazardous waste and keep laboratory area fully stocked.
Document and process encounter forms, lab requisitions and all necessary paperwork for third party billing.
Label tubes and samples, process and prepare labs and routine tests for pickup and delivery to Central Lab Provider.
Maintain log sheets for documentation of incoming and outgoing specimens.
Verbally report lab results to providers, and deliver appropriate lab results reports when received from central laboratory.
Perform other related duties including data entry into laboratory computer and special projects as assigned.