Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomist - Cambridge

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Cambridge Hospital is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to perform routine laboratory procedures under supervision. The role focuses on safe phlebotomy, specimen handling, and supporting patient care within the Pathology Administration department.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, registration, and basic lab tasks. On-site, full-time schedule with on-call responsibilities; English fluency and a high school diploma required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy training and experience required.
• Fluency in English required.
• Basic computer skills; Meditech and EPIC experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform phlebotomy on adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform quality control and assigned technical work under direct supervision.
• Register patients for the department.
• Process, label and prepare specimens; create site batches for Cambridge Hospital Lab.
• Carry out duties such as centrifugation, slide preparation/staining, and testing.
• Handle filing, photocopying, and general computer functions.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Category: Allied Health
Department: Pathology Administration
Job Type: Full Time
Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Work Schedule: Evening Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8 hrs shift Shift Details: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F with weekends rotation, holidays & on-call Hours/Week: 40

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a nationally recognized, award-winning health system serving communities in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north region. We are committed to delivering exceptional care while advancing health equity and innovation. Our laboratories are vital to that mission, providing high-quality diagnostic services that support patient care across our network of hospitals and health centers.

The CHA laboratory provides everything from routine blood and urine tests to special tissue evaluation.

Summary

To perform a narrow range of laboratory procedures and related duties, with supervision, following established standards and practices; to promote the efficient operation of the laboratory and patient care. To ensure an effective laboratory customer interface for providers, patients, visitors and other Alliance staff. 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.

Duties and responsibilities

• Performing phlebotomy on both adult and pediatric patients
• 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 to be shipped to the Cambridge Hospital Lab
• Performing assigned technical work under direct supervision. Assigned duties may include but not limited to: a. centrifugation of specimens b. preparation and staining of slides c. preparation of surgical/cytology specimens d. performing point-of-care waived testing e. labeling of tubes/slides for testing f. storage and retrieval of specimens
• 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

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Phlebotomy training and experience a must

Additional preferences

• previous science course education
• fluency in the English language
• basic computer skills; Meditech and EPIC experience preferred

May be required to work at additional sites

Pay Range

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.