Phlebotomist

Pride Health is hiring a Phlebotomist to support our client's medical facility in Somerville, MA. This is a 5+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). And a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organisation!

Specific Duties:

• Collects blood specimens through venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks for laboratory testing.

• Collects non-blood specimens, including urine, sputum, and throat swabs.

• Verifies patient identity and laboratory requisitions before specimen collection.

• Prepares patients for procedures, explains collection techniques, and ensures patient comfort.

• Labels, dates, times, and documents all collected specimens accurately.

• Processes, handles, and prepares specimens for laboratory testing.

• Performs laboratory tests, quality control, equipment calibration, and troubleshooting.

• Maintains proper infection control practices, including handwashing and PPE use.

• Follows safety protocols for handling biohazardous materials and disposing of sharps.

• Maintains a clean, organized laboratory area and ensures adequate supplies.

• Communicates with laboratory staff and medical personnel regarding specimen-related issues.

• Performs clerical duties, maintains collection records, and assists with laboratory operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) from an accredited institution.

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy technical training program.

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification and CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred).

• Knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.

Job Details:

Location: Somerville, MA

Job Type: 5+ months contract to hire

Schedule: Shift start & end times: 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday - Thursday

Pay Range: $20-$23/hr. on W2

Interested? Apply Today!

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

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Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.