Phlebotomist 40-hr Day- 8:30 am - 5:00pm

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. Under supervision, you will draw venipuncture and finger sticks for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and perform waived testing prep for processing.

The role requires at least six months phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma, and BLS certification within one year. You will monitor patient flow, document specimens, and ensure accurate labeling and delivery to the lab, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient flow.
• Perform venipuncture and finger sticks; spin blood and prepare specimens for 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 (ECG, spirometry, holter, vision and hearing tests).
• Document and process encounter forms, lab requisitions and all necessary paperwork for third party billing.
• Label tubes and samples, process and prepare labs for pickup and delivery to Central Lab Provider.
• Maintain log sheets for specimen documentation.
• Verbally report lab results to providers and deliver reports when received.
• Data entry into laboratory computer and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

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