Phlebotomist: Draw Blood & Run Routine Lab Tests

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in the United States is seeking a phlebotomist to draw pediatric, adult and geriatric patients via venipuncture and finger sticks. The role includes performing waived tests of blood and urine specimens and other routine testing, along with clerical responsibilities in preparation for laboratory processing.

Under supervision of the Site Manager, you will monitor patient flow, label and process samples, and ensure timely delivery to the central lab.

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 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 (e.g. 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.

Skills

phlebotomy

data entry

teamwork

Education

High school graduate

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in the United States is seeking a phlebotomist to draw pediatric, adult and geriatric patients via venipuncture and finger sticks. The role includes performing waived tests of blood and urine specimens and other routine testing, along with clerical responsibilities in preparation for laboratory processing.

Under supervision of the Site Manager, you will monitor patient flow, label and process samples, and ensure timely delivery to the central lab.