Position located in Boston, MA

Responsibilities of the Contract Phlebotomist:

• Performs, under supervision, routine and specialized blood drawing from patient to obtain specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Follows all procedures and protocols for blood collection.
• Collects blood using proper safety and infection control procedures.
• Able to use the LIS and HIS proficiently: performing registration, test ordering, report printing.
• Orders all tests on outpatients using all appropriate test codes and includes any needed comments.
• Processes outreach samples effectively and efficiently.

Requirements of the Contract Phlebotomist:

• Must have experience with specimen collection including registration, order entry, processing, packaging, preparation and transport of specimens.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.