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Part Time Phlebotomist
Burlington Massachusetts
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Part Time Phlebotomist
Requisition number 2355783
Job category Healthcare Delivery
Primary location Burlington MA
Date posted 04102026
Overtime status Non-exempt
Travel No
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Explore opportunities at Atrius Health part of the Optum family of businesses. Were 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 APNPs 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.
Position Details
Location 20 Wall St. Burlington MA 01803
Department Laboratory
Schedule Part time 32.5 hours week. Monday - Friday 145pm - 830pm Rotating Weekends and Holidays.
As the Lab Associate you will obtains blood samples and other non-blood specimens from patients and may deliver samples to the laboratory. You will provides factual information concerning laboratory tests according to standard procedure.
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 sputum and throat swabthroat 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
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
Initials dates and times all collections. 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. Has knowledge of reagent stability and storage. Follows quality control procedures. May perform Proficiency Testing. 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
Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as
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