Phlebotomist: Venipuncture & Lab Prep Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 80,259,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a phlebotomist to support the Central Lab with blood collection, specimen handling and timely processing for courier pickup.

The role requires at least six months phlebotomy experience, a High school diploma, and BLS certification; vaccination against influenza may be required.

You’ll maintain accurate logs, prepare specimens, and report results to providers, contributing to high-quality patient care in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months phlebotomy experience.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association or agreement to obtain within one year required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient flow.
• Perform venipuncture and finger stick phlebotomy; spin blood and prepare specimens in a timely manner.
• 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a phlebotomist to support the Central Lab with blood collection, specimen handling and timely processing for courier pickup.

The role requires at least six months phlebotomy experience, a High school diploma, and BLS certification; vaccination against influenza may be required.

You’ll maintain accurate logs, prepare specimens, and report results to providers, contributing to high-quality patient care in a collaborative hospital setting.