Per Diem Phlebotomist (SEIU) - Kenmore - Atrius Health

About the role

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Lab Associate to join our team. This position is located at 133 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 in the Laboratory Department.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens for laboratory testing utilizing venipuncture, skin puncture finger sticks and heel sticks.
• Verifies or records identity of patient and converses with patient to allay fear of procedure.
• Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag.
• Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing.
• Maintains daily tallies of collections performed.
• Accessions and processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing.
• Records requests for blood collections; answers general questions concerning test orders and collection; takes messages or routes calls.
• Performs waived or moderately complex testing utilizing a test kit or lab instrument, such as bacterial overgrowth.
• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of the device. Has knowledge of reagent stability and storage. Follows quality control procedures.
• Administers EKG testing and Holter Monitors, including patient instructions and questions, quality control testing and sendout process.
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and organizational needs.
• Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.
• Keeps work area neat and clean, and restocks daily supplies.
• Performs various computer functions as needed related to processing of specimens.
• Performs clerical duties including recording of daily specimen volumes, maintaining supplies of patient questionnaires and filing.
• May perform receptionist duties including greeting patient, reviewing laboratory request sheets, informing patient of additional instructions, responding to questions.
• May assist in training student interns and new employees.
• May be assigned to assist in various clinical areas to assist with specimen processing and testing procedures.
• Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures and reviews policy and procedures on an annual basis.
• Ensures excellent communication, collaboration and cooperation with coworkers, medical staff and supervisors. Informs them of workflow or technical issues.
• Utilizes safety devices for sharp in accordance with established procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required or non-U.S. High School diploma deemed equivalent after evaluation of the diploma by either Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or North American Education Group (NAEG) (or equivalent education, training or experience).
• Graduation from a Phlebotomy technical training program preferred.
• CPR and Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology obtained through previous medical practice experience preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and customer service orientation preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.71 to $27.41 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Schedule

This position is available on a Per Diem, As Needed basis.