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Phlebotomist

Requisition number 2355833

Job category Healthcare Delivery

Primary location Concord MA

Date posted 04092026

Overtime status Non-exempt

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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.

Here you will find a culture guided by inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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 provide 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 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 directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you