About the role

  • Phlebotomist collecting blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary methods. Responsible for performing tests and ensuring proper specimen handling at UMass Memorial Health.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.
  • FLEX- This is a flex position and may be required to provide coverage and travel to other campuses or locations based on departmental needs.

Benefits

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

Job title

Phlebotomist, Lab

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$19 - $37 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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