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Phlebotomist
Requisition number 2355848 Job category Healthcare Delivery Primary location Concord MA Date posted 04092026 Overtime status Non-exempt Travel No
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier 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.
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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.
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 330 Baker Ave. Concord MA 01742
Department Laboratory
Schedule Full time 40 hoursweek. Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm with Rotating Weekends and Holidays. Will be required to cover other sites when needed for coverage
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 provides 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
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