Phlebotomist – Pediatric Laboratory

Child Health Associates; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Stable schedule and excellent work‑lif

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to expand laboratoryskills

Job summary

Child Health Associates in Auburn, MA is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join our pediatric laboratory team. This full-time role goes beyond drawing blood, with opportunities to learn and perform approved lab tests and support daily operations.

You’ll work with children and families to create a calm blood-draw experience, handle specimens, label correctly, and follow safety procedures. Candidates should have venipuncture skills and a patient-first approach.

Qualifications

• Hands-on phlebotomy experience required.
• Strong venipuncture skills required.
• Comfortable performing blood draws with children and adolescents.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience in a physician office, outpatient laboratory, hospital, or similar setting preferred.
• Willingness to learn additional laboratory procedures and testing.
• Ability to stay organized and accurate in a busy lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood collection on pediatric patients.
• Create a calm and positive blood-draw experience for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Accurately label and handle specimens and follow collection procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform approved lab tests after training.
• Document and report laboratory results accurately.
• Assist with day-to-day laboratory operations and inventory.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Venipuncture skills

Pediatric care

Communication with parents

Education

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Full-Time | Auburn, MA

Competitive Hourly Pay Based On Experience Looking for a phlebotomy position where you can do more than just draw blood?

Child Health Associates is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join our pediatric laboratory team in Auburn, MA. We are a busy, well-established pediatric practice that values teamwork, respect, and creating a positive experience for both our patients and our employees.

Phlebotomy will be a primary responsibility of this position, so we’re looking for someone who is confident and skilled in venipuncture and comfortable working with children and adolescents.

But this isn’t a draw-only position.

We’re looking for someone who wants to be an active member of the laboratory team and is willing to learn and perform additional laboratory responsibilities. Depending on training and competency, this may include processing specimens, performing approved laboratory and point-of-care tests, operating laboratory equipment, documenting and reporting test results, maintaining supplies, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the lab.

If you’re an experienced phlebotomist who enjoys variety, likes learning new skills, and wants to become an important part of a pediatric clinical team, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Phlebotomy & Patient Care

• Perform venipuncture and blood collection on pediatric patients
• Work with infants, children, adolescents, and their families to create a calm and positive blood-draw experience
• Select appropriate collection tubes and ensure specimens are collected correctly
• Accurately label and handle specimens
• Follow established procedures for patient identification, specimen collection, and infection control
• Recognize collection issues and take appropriate steps when specimens cannot be obtained or do not meet requirements

Laboratory Responsibilities

This Position Goes Beyond Phlebotomy. You’ll Also Be Trained And Expected To Participate In The Daily Operation Of Our Laboratory, Including

• Receive, prepare, process, and route laboratory specimens
• Centrifuge and prepare specimens as appropriate
• Perform approved laboratory and point-of-care testing after required training and demonstration of competency
• Operate laboratory equipment according to established procedures
• Perform routine quality-control procedures
• Document and report laboratory results accurately
• Prepare specimens for transport to outside/reference laboratories
• Monitor laboratory supplies and assist with inventory
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment
• Follow established laboratory safety, quality-control, and infection-prevention procedures
• Assist with other laboratory and clinical support responsibilities as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on phlebotomy experience required
• Strong venipuncture skills required
• Must be comfortable performing blood draws throughout the workday
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience strongly preferred
• Phlebotomy certification preferred, but not required
• Experience in a physician office, outpatient laboratory, hospital, or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Laboratory or point-of-care testing experience is a plus, but not required
• Willingness and ability to learn additional laboratory procedures and testingStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and safety standards
• Comfortable working with children and communicating with parents and caregivers
• Ability to remain calm and patient when working with anxious or fearful patients
• Dependable, organized, and able to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to help wherever needed

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Stable schedule and excellent work-life balance
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to expand your laboratory skills and experience

Why Child Health Associates?

Our culture is one of our greatest strengths. We believe that great patient care starts with a team that feels supported, respected, and valued.

Our laboratory plays an important role in caring for our patients, and we’re looking for someone who wants to become a valuable part of that team-not simply perform blood draws and move on to the next patient.

We work hard, help one another, and take pride in providing children and families with excellent care.