Lab Specialist, Phlebotomist

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on adult and pediatric patients .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeArlington • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $22 - $30 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture and specimen processing, while adhering to quality control and safety standards. Capable of effectively interacting with patients and maintaining laboratory inventory in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Phlebotomy ExperienceVenipuncture ProficiencyBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationQuality Control DocumentationInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

VenipunctureCapillary PunctureSpecimen ProcessingWaived Laboratory TestingElectrocardiogramsSpirometryUrinalysisQuality ControlCentrifugationSpecimen Preparation

Soft Skills

OrganizedDetail OrientedGood Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

Lahey Health EPIC EHR

Certifications & Qualifications

Phlebotomy CertificationASCP Board of Registry CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Laboratory TestingQuality AssuranceInfection ControlHazardous Waste HandlingPatient Identification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on adult and pediatric patients
Process specimens and route them to the appropriate laboratory for analysis
Perform clerical duties associated with the Lahey Health EPIC EHR
Perform waived laboratory testing and quality control
Centrifuge blood and prepare specimens for courier pickup and laboratory testing
Perform dipstick urinalysis, urine pregnancy testing, and rapid strep testing
Collect urine and throat culture specimens and prepare them for laboratory submission
Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory testing quality control
Perform electrocardiograms, spirometry, vision and hearing testing, and glucose monitoring as site-specific duties
Perform laboratory housekeeping, handle hazardous waste, and maintain laboratory inventory
Prepare specimen transport packing lists for Burlington/Peabody and ensure specimens are processed appropriately
Maintain departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Verify outpatient patient identification and specimen labeling
Act as preceptor for new phlebotomy staff
Participate in quality improvement activities and mandatory education
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
May work at off-site locations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate or equivalent
1+ years of phlebotomy experience and demonstrated proficiency in the phlebotomy field
Ability to perform venipunctures on a minimum of 6 outpatients per hour
Organized, accurate, and detail oriented
Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and providers
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Completion of phlebotomy certification program with externship preferred but not required
ASCP Board of Registry certification preferred but not required
Must achieve and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within one year
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association according to departmental standards (within one year)
Influenza vaccination provided/required as a condition of employment
Overtime pay, shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and other additional pay practices may apply