Certified Phlebotomy & Lab Support Specialist

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pharmacy benefits

403(b) matches

Paid time off

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist who provides guidance and ancillary service for clinical activities, including specimen collection, processing, and reference lab work. The role supports phlebotomy in inpatient settings with rotating shifts and weekend coverage.

The position requires phlebotomy certification or extensive experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with EPIC and LIS systems.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certification or ten years of experience required.
• 3 years phlebotomy experience required as applicable.
• Excellent English communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates technical competency using hospital computer systems (EPIC, Sunquest LIS).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures according to policies, including timed specimens and cultures.
• Identifies patients and labels specimens per policy.
• Prepares and processes specimens for analysis and testing.
• Operates LIS functions and EPIC registration tasks.
• Records temperatures and maintains equipment logs.
• Assists in training lab staff and phlebotomy students.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and problem resolution.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Sunquest LIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist who provides guidance and ancillary service for clinical activities, including specimen collection, processing, and reference lab work. The role supports phlebotomy in inpatient settings with rotating shifts and weekend coverage.

The position requires phlebotomy certification or extensive experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with EPIC and LIS systems.