Phlebotomist

UMass Memorial Health

. Perform venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeWorcester • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $38 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in phlebotomy procedures, including venipuncture and capillary techniques, while ensuring compliance with Medical Necessity guidelines. Proficient in specimen processing, patient data management, and maintaining accurate records within laboratory systems.

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Phlebotomy ProceduresBasic Life Support CertificationLaboratory Information SystemSpecimen ProcessingPatient Data Management

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Hard Skills

VenipunctureCapillary PhlebotomySpecimen CollectionEKGPoint-of-Care TestingCentrifugationQuality ControlInstrumentation MaintenanceSpecimen RegistrationAccession Number Assignment

Soft Skills

FlexibilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ADT SystemMetricom

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical Necessity GuidelinesAdvance Beneficiary NoticesPatient IndexSupply Inventory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques
Review physician requisitions and orders to ensure appropriate tests are drawn and meet Medical Necessity guidelines
Prepare Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) and obtain appropriate signatures when required
Perform EKG, pulse oximetry, point-of-care testing, quality control, and instrumentation maintenance
Process specimens through centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging
Provide patient data and insurance information for specimen registration
Create outreach specimen registrations in the ADT system when needed
Search the master patient index using Metricom or another Laboratory Information System
Log specimens and assign accession numbers
Label and package specimens for laboratory transport
Maintain supply inventory and submit replenishment orders
Maintain accurate manual and computer-based process records
Monitor and record refrigeration temperatures for supplies and specimens

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School graduate
Successful completion of a recognized program for training in phlebotomy
Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment
Maintenance of annual competencies in BLS
Prior documented experience performing phlebotomy
Flexibility to work and travel to other campuses and locations as needed by the department

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential signing bonus, subject to eligibility
Union representation through UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)