Phlebotomist - Pediatric & Adult Blood Draws & Lab Prep

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw pediatric, adult and geriatric patients via venipuncture and finger sticks, perform waived testing, and handle clerical responsibilities in preparation for laboratory processing.

The role requires high school education, six months phlebotomy experience, and BLS certification or plan to obtain within a year. The position includes base hourly pay with possible differential and adherence to influenza vaccination policy.

Qualifications

• Six months phlebotomy experience.
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association or plan to obtain within one year.
• Vaccination against influenza is required for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient flow.
• Perform venipuncture and finger sticks; 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 hematests.
• Perform testing (ECG, spirometry, Holter monitor, vision and hearing testing).
• 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 documentation of incoming and outgoing specimens.
• Verbally report lab results to providers and deliver reports from central laboratory.
• Perform other related duties including data entry into laboratory computer and special projects.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw pediatric, adult and geriatric patients via venipuncture and finger sticks, perform waived testing, and handle clerical responsibilities in preparation for laboratory processing.

The role requires high school education, six months phlebotomy experience, and BLS certification or plan to obtain within a year. The position includes base hourly pay with possible differential and adherence to influenza vaccination policy.