Phlebotomist

Jobtailor; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary draws, review orders for medical necessity, and prepare ABNs when required. The role includes EKG, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing with QC and instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, labeling, and registration data entry. A phlebotomy training program, high school diploma, and BLS certification are required, with annual BLS competency maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with phlebotomy training or documented phlebotomy experience.
• Maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.
• Phlebotomy Training Program completed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy with proper collection equipment and techniques.
• Reviews physician requisitions to ensure tests align with Medical Necessity guidelines.
• Prepares ABN for tests not meeting guidelines and obtains signatures.
• Performs EKG, pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing with QC and maintenance.
• Processes specimens: centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, labeling and packaging.
• Provides patient data and insurance information for specimen registration.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Training Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures on patients using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques.
• Reviews requisition and orders from physicians to ensure appropriate tests are drawn and tests meet guidelines for Medical Necessity.
• Prepares Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) for tests that do not meet Medical Necessity guidelines and obtains appropriate signatures from patient and self.
• Performs EKG, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing procedures as requested and associated quality control and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging.
• Provides essential patient data and insurance information for registration of specimens.

Requirements

• High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy or prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.
• Maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.
• Phlebotomy Training Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).