Phlebotomist – Pediatric Laboratory

Child Health Associates•Auburn, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Child Health Associates is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join our pediatric laboratory team in Auburn, MA. We are a busy, well-established pediatric practice that values teamwork, respect, and creating a positive experience for both our patients and our employees. Phlebotomy will be a primary responsibility of this position, so we're looking for someone who is confident and skilled in venipuncture and comfortable working with children and adolescents. But this isn't a draw-only position. We're looking for someone who wants to be an active member of the laboratory team and is willing to learn and perform additional laboratory responsibilities. Depending on training and competency, this may include processing specimens, performing approved laboratory and point-of-care tests, operating laboratory equipment, documenting and reporting test results, maintaining supplies, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the lab. If you're an experienced phlebotomist who enjoys variety, likes learning new skills, and wants to become an important part of a pediatric clinical team, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Hands-on phlebotomy experience required
Strong venipuncture skills required
Must be comfortable performing blood draws throughout the workday
Willingness and ability to learn additional laboratory procedures and testing
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and safety standards
Comfortable working with children and communicating with parents and caregivers
Ability to remain calm and patient when working with anxious or fearful patients
Dependable, organized, and able to work efficiently in a busy environment
Team-oriented attitude and willingness to help wherever needed

Nice To Haves

Pediatric phlebotomy experience strongly preferred
Phlebotomy certification preferred, but not required
Experience in a physician office, outpatient laboratory, hospital, or similar healthcare setting preferred
Laboratory or point-of-care testing experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and blood collection on pediatric patients
Work with infants, children, adolescents, and their families to create a calm and positive blood-draw experience
Select appropriate collection tubes and ensure specimens are collected correctly
Accurately label and handle specimens
Follow established procedures for patient identification, specimen collection, and infection control
Recognize collection issues and take appropriate steps when specimens cannot be obtained or do not meet requirements
Receive, prepare, process, and route laboratory specimens
Centrifuge and prepare specimens as appropriate
Perform approved laboratory and point-of-care testing after required training and demonstration of competency
Operate laboratory equipment according to established procedures
Perform routine quality-control procedures
Document and report laboratory results accurately
Prepare specimens for transport to outside/reference laboratories
Monitor laboratory supplies and assist with inventory
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment
Follow established laboratory safety, quality-control, and infection-prevention procedures
Assist with other laboratory and clinical support responsibilities as needed