Phlebotomist, Inpatient Lab

Jobtailor; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, collect specimens, and support point-of-care testing in our Worcester, MA labs. The role requires attention to Medical Necessity guidelines and accurate data capture.

You will travel to other campuses as needed, maintain BLS competencies, and ensure quality control of instruments. A flexible, reliable team member will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with training in phlebotomy or proven phlebotomy experience.
• Maintenance of annual BLS competencies.
• Flexibility to travel to other locations and campuses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques.
• Reviews requisition and orders to ensure tests are drawn correctly and meet Medical Necessity guidelines.
• Prepares ABN for tests not meeting guidelines and obtains signatures from patient and self.
• Performs EKG, pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing with quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging.
• Provides essential patient data and insurance information for registration of specimens.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary Phlebotomy

Specimen Collection

Centrifugation

Aliquoting

Labeling

Packaging

EKG

Pulse Oximetry

Quality Control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program or verified phlebotomy experience

BLS Certification

Job description

Perform the following responsibilities:

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures on patients using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques.
• Review 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.
• Flex, maybe required to work and travel to other locations and campuses per the needs of the department.

Hard Skills

• Venipuncture
• Capillary Phlebotomy
• Specimen Collection
• Centrifugation
• Aliquoting
• Labeling
• Packaging
• EKG
• Pulse Oximetry
• Quality Control

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Certification