Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and other blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles in a fast-paced outpatient lab environment.
• Collect, label, and store blood and other specimens (including urine and fecal samples) according to established procedures and protocols.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes accurately and verify that all information is complete and correct.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders, following all laboratory guidelines.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the script or order to ensure 100% accuracy before processing.
• Package specimens securely for transport and follow all protocols to maintain specimen integrity during handling and shipping.
• Store specimens at the required temperature and place samples in the appropriate collection containers or tubes with accurate labeling.
• Update and maintain patient information and specimen records accurately in the system.
• Record maintenance data and assist with decontamination procedures to support a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians’ orders to ensure proper tests and collections are performed.
• Answer telephone calls, provide information, and read laboratory results as needed to respond to inquiries.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Attend annual department trainings and maintain current knowledge of procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Assist with troubleshooting collection or processing issues and make recommendations to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team in a walk-in outpatient lab, contributing to an even workload distribution rather than focusing on a fixed number of daily draws.
• Participate in 2–4 weeks of initial training and ongoing skill development as required.

Essential Skills

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of overall work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy, including blood draws and venipuncture.
• Experience with specimen collection, labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and packaging.
• Ability to accurately match laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and verify orders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic documentation and communication tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to 100% accuracy in specimen and order handling.
• Ability to understand and follow physicians’ orders and laboratory protocols.
• Clear, courteous, and professional communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA and DEP regulations and safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a walk-in outpatient laboratory environment.
• Customer service, particularly in a healthcare or patient-facing setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support an even distribution of workload.
• Comfort working with patients of all ages in a variety of outpatient scenarios.
• Willingness to float between multiple locations as needed within the local area.
• Capacity to learn and adapt quickly during an initial 2–4 week training period.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Work Environment

• Based primarily in a walk-in outpatient laboratory in Chelmsford, MA, with occasional assignments at nearby locations such as Dracut and Lowell as needed.
• The position is part-time and follows a Saturday schedule from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 1:00–1:30 p.m.
• The setting includes standard outpatient lab equipment such as centrifuges and specimen storage units, and requires careful adherence to safety, regulatory, and specimen-handling protocols.
• New hires typically receive 2–4 weeks of training at the location where they will work, ensuring familiarity with procedures, systems, and workflow.
• Professional clinical attire appropriate for an outpatient laboratory is expected, and the environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and collaborative patient care.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
• If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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