• Responsible for inpatient phlebotomy for all inpatient units.
• Responsible for outpatient phlebotomy of all ages: neonatal, pediatric and adult.
• Responsible for order entry of laboratory tests including Meditech, Metricom and any other application as needed.
• Generates ABN’s and provides instruction for patients.
• Enters patient testing into Meditech, validates order completeness, generates bar code labels
• Adds specimen label to patient requisition to aid coding and billing process.
• Provides outpatients with information and instructional materials relating to their procedure and test.
• Proficient in skin puncture (finger-stick) collection techniques.
• Prepares pathology and cytology specimens for dispatch to UMASS Pathology: verifies order/specimen accuracy, logs manifest, communicates STATs with courier service.
• Properly labels tubes and containers as outlined in Specimen Collection manual.
• Assisting in the lab: receiving and centrifuging specimens.
• Performs H. Pylori breath testing including patient preparation and specimen collection.
• Assists lab techs by performing Rapid Strep testing and resulting as needed.
• Assists lab techs by performing Occult blood testing and resulting as needed.
• Assists lab techs by performing Urine pregnancy testing and resulting as needed.
• Assists lab manager by performing glucometer surveys and meter downloading as needed.
• Occasional off-site phlebotomy performed for Medwork’s clients.
• Responsible for generating a variety of Laboratory Reports and delivering to appropriate locations.
• Responsible for answering all phone calls coming into the Laboratory including calls from the general public and calls from nursing and other clinical areas.
• Communicates with outpatients: provides them with directions to and from testing areas and any other assistance they may need.
• Performs other related duties as required: generating and faxing reports to doctor's offices.
• Responsible for tracking and ordering phlebotomy supplies.
• Performs clerical functions in the Laboratory using established procedures and guidelines.
• Reviews Safety, Infection Control, Human Resources and OSHA policies and appropriate Laboratory Manuals on an annual basis.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

• High School Diploma.
• Must meet the regulations 105 CMR 180.180 or a graduate from a certified program in phlebotomy.
• Up to six months of on the job phlebotomy training.

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Experience/Skills:
Preferred:

• Previous experience with hospital order entry systems preferred.
• Computer knowledge and experience preferred.
• One year of experience working in a Hospital setting preferred.
• OR equivalent combination of above