Patient-Focused Phlebotomist & Lab Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our laboratory team in Boston. Under supervision, you will draw venous and capillary samples from pediatric, adult and geriatric patients and perform waived tests in preparation for processing.

Essential duties include monitoring patient flow, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring proper documentation for billing. Requires high school diploma and at least six months of phlebotomy experience, with BLS certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months phlebotomy experience is required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association or willingness to obtain within one year is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient flow.
• Perform venipuncture and finger sticks; prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform dipstick urinalysis; collect urine and throat culture specimens.
• Perform urine pregnancy tests and stool tests.
• Perform tests (ECG, spirometry, Holter, vision/hearing) as assigned.
• Maintain lab area, waste handling and stocking.
• Process lab paperwork for third-party billing.
• Label samples and prepare for pickup/delivery to Central Lab.
• Maintain logs for specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our laboratory team in Boston. Under supervision, you will draw venous and capillary samples from pediatric, adult and geriatric patients and perform waived tests in preparation for processing.

Essential duties include monitoring patient flow, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring proper documentation for billing. Requires high school diploma and at least six months of phlebotomy experience, with BLS certification