Phlebotomist - 32 Hours

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a phlebotomist to draw pediatric, adult, and geriatric blood samples and to perform waived tests. You will handle specimens, document requisitions, and support laboratory processing.

This role requires basic phlebotomy experience, High School diploma, and BLS certification or plan to obtain within a year. Competitive wages and full-time schedule, with opportunities to grow in a busy clinical lab setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months phlebotomy experience preferred.
• BLS certification required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Draw venous and capillary samples from pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform waived testing and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
• Document encounters, requisitions, and third-party billing paperwork.
• Maintain lab area, ensure stocking of supplies and proper hazardous waste handling.
• Report results to providers and assist with data entry as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Laboratory instruments

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under supervision of Site Manager, responsible for drawing pediatric, adult and geriatric patients via venipuncture and finger sticks. Performs waived testing of blood and urine specimens and other routine testing and clerical responsibilities in preparation for laboratory processing.

Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Monitor patient flow.
• Perform venipuncture and finger stick phlebotomy; spin blood and prepare specimens in a timely manner in preparation for courier pickup/laboratory testing.
• Perform dipstick urinalysis; collect urine and throat culture specimens and prepare for submission to the Laboratory.
• Perform urine pregnancy tests and stool hematests.
• Perform testing (i.e. electrocardiograms, spirometry testing, holter monitor testing, vision and hearing testing.)
• Perform housekeeping, handle hazardous waste and keep laboratory area fully stocked.
• Document and process encounter forms, lab requisitions and all necessary paperwork for third party billing.
• Label tubes and samples, process and prepare labs and routine tests for pickup and delivery to Central Lab Provider.
• Maintain log sheets for documentation of incoming and outgoing specimens.
• Verbally report lab results to providers, and deliver appropriate lab results reports when received from central laboratory.
• Perform other related duties including data entry into laboratory computer and special projects as assigned.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: Six months phlebotomy experience.

Licensure/Certification(s): BLS certification through American Heart Association or agreement to obtain within one year required.

Pay Range: $21.00 - $28.26 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you’re busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.