Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomist

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to perform routine laboratory work under supervision. The role involves tasks such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, and quality control, contributing to the efficient operation of the laboratory. The position requires a high school diploma and phlebotomy training, with preference for candidates with prior science education and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training and experience required.
• Previous science course education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing phlebotomy on adults and children.
• Quality control and technical work under supervision.
• Processing and labeling specimens.

Skills

Fluency in English

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Location:CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days:M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Category:Allied Health

Department:Pathology Administration

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Job Purpose:Performs routine laboratory work, with supervision, for which there are well established procedures and minimal steps. This work contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory. Works mainly at the CHA Cambridge Hospital laboratory, but may need to perform some duties at the CHA Somerville Hospital Laboratory as needed.

Duties and responsibilities include:*performing phlebotomy on adults and children *performing quality control and assigned technical work under direct supervision *registration of patients *performing such activities as specimen processing, labeling and preparation of specimens as required; creating site batches *performing assigned technical work under the direct supervision of a manager. Assigned duties may include but not limited to: a. centrifugation of specimens b. preparation and staining of slides c. performing point-of-care waived testing d. labeling of tubes/slides for testing e. storage and retrieval of specimens f. processing/planting specimens for Microbiology *filing and photocopying of documents *performing computer functions *answering telephone calls for the department *transporting supplies from the lab storeroom to keep work area adequately stocked *on-call responsibilities *preparing specimens for send-out

Qualifications:Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED Additional preferences: 1.previousscience course education 2.fluencyin the English language 3.basiccomputer skills;Meditechexperience preferred 4.phlebotomytraining and experience required

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.