Phlebotomist

** Requisition number:
** 2387581

** Job category:
** Healthcare Delivery, Medical Screening/Clinical Lab

lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.

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* ** Explore opportunities at Atrius Health,
** part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.

Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind  
** Caring. Connecting. Growing together.*
* 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:*
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* Location:

** 40 Holland St. Somerville, MA

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** Department:
** Laboratory

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* Schedule:

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

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

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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + 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. …