Clinical Lab Processing & Phlebotomy Assistant

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Assistant to collect blood specimens from patients for laboratory testing and to perform related registration and insurance verification tasks in outpatient settings. The role includes drawing blood, transporting specimens, and assisting with EKGs.

The position emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and adherence to safety and infection control policies. A certified phlebotomy course and 120 hours of clinical experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a certified phlebotomy course is required.
• Minimum of 120 hours of clinical phlebotomy experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients using two identifiers (name and date of birth).
• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture (finger/heel sticks).
• Respond to STAT blood work within 30 minutes and timed requests within ±15 minutes.
• Utilize patient identification systems for inpatient draws.
• Perform EKGs using GE carts and MUSE software.
• Enter patient registration data into HIS and verify insurance for outpatients.
• Transport and label specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain infection control and safety procedures at all times.
• Prepare, process, and store specimens for analysis.
• Distribute lab reports to physician offices.

Skills

Good communication

Customer service

Ability to endure heavy workload

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified phlebotomy course

120 hours of clinical experience

Tools

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Assistant to collect blood specimens from patients for laboratory testing and to perform related registration and insurance verification tasks in outpatient settings. The role includes drawing blood, transporting specimens, and assisting with EKGs.

The position emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and adherence to safety and infection control policies. A certified phlebotomy course and 120 hours of clinical experience are required.