Pay rate: $24 hourly

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Location: Greater Melrose Area - Tufts Medical Center locations

Job Description:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against the script to ensure 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen samples according to the required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately labels, and follows different procedures as outlined by specific protocols deemed necessary for transport to maintain the integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department training.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states
• Minimum of 6 months work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• Generally 2 years of experience

Experience:

• Requires 2 years of experience in Phlebotomy at a Doctor's Office/Quest/Any Lab/Hospital, with collection from all age groups.
• MUST have experience with venipuncture and specimen collection
• Must know the order of draw and have a tube/test knowledge – understand what tests go in which colored tubes, etc.
• Must have patient interaction experience, customer-service-minded individual, and be friendly, courteous, and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients.
• Must have EXCELLENT customer service skills
• Candidate must be able to grasp a firm understanding of the importance of compliance and safety on the job.
• High School Diploma and phlebotomy certification (where required by state).

Day-to-Day:

• Float phlebotomist covering the greater Melrose area.
• Coverage territory will cover PSCs in Melrose, Medford, Reading, and Stoneham.
• The phlebotomist will order, draw, and process specimens and will be responsible for storing specimens at the correct temperature, processing, and preparing them for courier pick-up.
• Practice proper patient identification, and label vials with patient names and dates.
• Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status.
• Be friendly, courteous, and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Specimen collection / processing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Melrose, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person