Phlebotomist

About the role

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Lab Associate to join our team. This position is located at 20 Wall St. Burlington, MA in the Laboratory department.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens for laboratory testing utilizing venipuncture, skin puncture finger sticks and heel sticks.
• Collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum and throat swab/throat cultures.
• Checks the test requisition or computer label to assure correctness and completeness prior to collecting samples.
• Brings discrepancies to the attention of test originator or other lab personnel for correction.
• 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.
• May perform waived or moderately complex testing utilizing a test kit or lab instrument, such as bacterial overgrowth.
• Understands factors influencing test results. Runs the quality control report before reporting in order to provides valid patient test results.
• Understands the testing procedure. Follows procedure in reporting test values.
• 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.
• May perform receptionist duties including greeting patient, reviewing laboratory request sheets, informing patient of additional instructions, responding to questions.
• 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 be assigned to assist in training student interns and new employees.
• May be assigned to 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.
• Adheres to all PPE while handling biohazards especially the use of gloves and handwashing.
• Utilizes safety devices for sharp in accordance with established procedures.

Requirements

• High School / GED
• Graduation from a Phlebotomy technical training program
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification
• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Knowledge of medical terminology obtained through previous medical practice experience (up to 1 year)
• Proficiency in the use of Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Proven solid interpersonal skills and customer service orientation

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours/week. Monday - Friday, 10am - 6:30pm, with Rotating Weekends and Holidays.