Phlebotomist Technician - FT, Pediatric & Lab Testing

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (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 by venipuncture and finger sticks, and to perform waived testing in preparation for laboratory processing.

Under supervision of Site Manager, responsibilities include specimen preparation, labeling, data entry, and reporting results to providers. Requires BLS certification or ability to obtain within one year, high school diploma, and at least six months phlebotomy experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient flow.
• Perform venipuncture and finger stick phlebotomy; 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 (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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a phlebotomist to draw pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by venipuncture and finger sticks, and to perform waived testing in preparation for laboratory processing.

Under supervision of Site Manager, responsibilities include specimen preparation, labeling, data entry, and reporting results to providers. Requires BLS certification or ability to obtain within one year, high school diploma, and at least six months phlebotomy experience.