Phlebotomist – Day Shift Lab Specialist for Patient Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Burlington (MA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 39,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Burlington, MA is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. Under supervision of the Site Manager, you will draw pediatric, adult and geriatric patients via venipuncture and finger sticks, perform waived testing, and handle routine clerical tasks to prepare specimens for processing.

The role emphasizes accurate patient flow, timely specimen handling, and proper documentation for billing.

Qualifications

High school graduate 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 stick phlebotomy; spin blood and prepare specimens 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 occult blood testing.
Perform testing (ECG, spirometry, Holter monitor, vision and hearing testing).
Maintain housekeeping, handle hazardous waste and keep laboratory area 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 lab results reports from central laboratory.
Perform other related duties including data entry into laboratory computer and special projects as assigned.