Phlebotomist

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As the Lab Associate you will obtain blood samples and other non-blood specimens from patients and may deliver samples to the laboratory. You will provide factual information concerning laboratory tests, according to standard procedure.  Position Details:

Location:

40 Holland St. Somerville, MA Department:
Laboratory

Schedule:

Full time, 40 hours/week. Will be working Sunday
- Thursday, with Rotating Holidays.

Sun: 9am - 5:30pmMon
- Thu: 11am - 7:30pm With Rotating Holidays.

Primary Responsibilities:

Collects blood specimens for laboratory testing utilizing venipuncture, skin puncture finger sticks and heel sticks. The method and complexity of the collection may vary by site Collects non-blood specimens such as urine and sputum

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

Assembles equipment such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray according to requirements for specified tests or procedures

Verifies or records identity of patient and converses with patient to allay fear of procedure

For venipuncture testing, 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

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. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of the device. Has knowledge of reagent stability and storage.  Follows quality control procedures May perform Proficiency Testing. Understand factors influencing test results. Run the quality control report before reporting in order to provide valid patient test results.  

Understand 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…