Phlebotomist, Lab, 20hr, Day

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Phlebotomist in Worcester to perform venipuncture, EKGs, and lab specimen processing. The role includes reviewing orders for medical necessity, handling ABNs, and performing point-of-care testing as needed.

Flexibility to cover shifts, strong attention to detail, and reliable attendance are essential. Join a large health system serving Central Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience performing venipuncture and capillary collections.
• BLS certification required within 3 months; ongoing competency required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy with proper equipment and technique.
• Reviews physician orders and ensures tests meet medical necessity; ABN handling.
• Performs EKG, pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing as required.
• Processes specimens: centrifugation, pour-off, labeling and packaging.
• Provides demographic data for registration; may create ADT registrations.
• Searches MPI for patient information using LIS systems.
• Logs specimens and assigns accession numbers; labels per requirements.
• Maintains inventory and submits orders to replenish supplies.
• Maintains accurate records in manual and computer systems.
• Monitors refrigeration temperatures for stored supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

EKG

Point-of-care testing

Education

High School diploma with phlebotomy training

BLS certification (within 3 months)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

MPI / Metricom

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$20.32 - $38.17 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .

Schedule Details

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours

Three 4-hour shifts 5am to 9am M-F. One 8-hour shift every other Saturday and every other Sunday.

Shift

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

20

Cost Center

10010 - 1720 MSSD Phelbotomy

Union

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Collects blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary from patients. Performs EKG, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing on inpatients and outpatients as required.

Major 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. May create registration for outreach specimens in Hospital Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) system.
• Searches master patient index (MPI) for appropriate patient demographic information using Metricom or other Laboratory Information System as provided.
• Logs specimens onto log sheets and assigns accession numbers to specimens and requisitions received.
• Labels blood and other specimens for testing according to hospital and laboratory requirements.
• Labels and packages specimens for transport to laboratory.
• Performs assigned duties to ensure an adequate inventory of supplies for assigned area. Monitors inventory levels and stores equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner. Submits orders to replenish inventory.
• Maintains accurate records of processes performed, using manual and computer-based systems.
• Monitors and records refrigeration temperatures for refrigerators used to store supplies and/or specimens.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy.

Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment, and maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

Prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

FLEX: This is a flex position; staff may be required to travel and provide coverage at other campuses and locations based on the needs of the department.

ESSENTIAL: This is an essential patient care position requiring reliable and punctual attendance. Staff are expected to report to work during inclement weather and emergency conditions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives a