Laboratory Technician Assistant- 32Hrs/Wk Evenings

LTA (clinical lab assistant/phlebotomist)- part-time 32hrs/wk, 8-hr evening shifts 2:30pm-11pm, every other weekends and holidays required as needed.

We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellness!

Nearly a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground up—one that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined. Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networks—caring for millions of people across the U.S. Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for America’s health care system and others around the world.

We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world class health care. From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide — when they need it and where they want it.

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Boston’s most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including:

• Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgery
• da Vinci® Robotic surgery program; Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Award-winning bariatric surgery program
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
• State-of-the-art emergency care with short wait times

Our medical staff, made up of some of the highest rated physicians in Boston, treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston.

Benefits:

• Grow with a health system that supports career advancement
• Competitive Pay & Salary Increases
• Employee Referral Program
• Locations close to home, that support work-life balance
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company match
• Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement
• Family atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibility
• Opportunities to grow your career, and not change your employer
• And much more!

Job Summary –

Performs a variety of routine duties to assist in laboratory processes, such as, performing venipunctures on both inpatient and outpatient population in various areas of the Medical Center as well as accurate and safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens from patients of all ages. Follows the procedure manual and operates in accordance with the policies of the Medical Center.

Qualifications 

Minimum Education/Experience:a 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduate of Phlebotomy Training program preferred.

Minimum skills/abilities: 

• Dexterity sufficient to manipulate instrumentation.
• Ability to communicate adequately with all laboratory clients.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written procedures.
• Basic clerical/data entry skills preferred.
  Excellent Client relations skills required.
• Meditech 6.0.

Certification/Licensure:

Phlebotomy Certification Preferred, ASCP certification/eligible Preferred.

Job Responsibilities

Lab Registration:

• Registers and orders specimens received from clients into LIS.
• Receives, verifies, and enters patient, test, and information into LIS computer system according to policy.
• Generate barcode labels, label specimens, print outstanding specimen list.
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding specimen, patient test results and related information, forwards technical questions to lab Section Head or laboratory director, as appropriate.
• Distributes Specimens to various areas within the laboratory.
• Files requisitions.
• Maintains safe working environment.
• Acts as a resource to and assists in the training of other personnel.
• Troubleshoots outpatient requisitions as necessary.
• Performs other Laboratory Assistant duties and responsibilities as required at the direction of management.
• Photocopies requisitions for billing/compliance team requiring ICD-10 coding and, participates in billing inquiries as requested.

Specimen Collection:

• Perform phlebotomy on inpatient and outpatient populations using the stated procedural policies.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomies.
• Monitors workflow using the specimen tracker.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Logs (OSR) to assure all tests have been obtained. And notates any time constraints in Meditech
• Adheres to proper handling of specimens.
• Resolves patient identification problems with appropriate care unit. Contacts care units to report specimen problems such as inaccurate labeling, incorrect sample, improper packaging and handling.
• Records events in Logs.
• Follows standard precaution and wears PPE to perform task as indicated in the Safety Manual.
• Communicates with lead or management personnel regarding any unusual problems.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Receives specimens from couriers and checks manifests to verify appropriate count.
• Sorts specimen collection labels, adding, canceling and combining test to decrease repeat venipunctures.
• Answers telephones and communicates pertinent information.  Send specimens and carriers to various sites using pneumatic tube.  Performs minor troubleshooting of pneumatic tube, placing a work order when necessary.

Specimen Processing/Send Outs:

• Processes specimens including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling.
• Prepares specimens to be sent to referral laboratories; obtains proper detailed information pertaining to sample requirements such as: test codes, appropriate specimen type and volume needed, process and deliver specimens to appropriate department.
• Package and send specimens to the appropriate Reference Laboratory per specimen requirements.

Microbiology:

• This job may also include planting specimens on correct media and incubate them properly.
• All responsibilities are essential job functions.
• Performs assigned duties to ensure, an adequate inventory of supplies for assigned area. Monitors inventory levels and stores equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains accurate records of processes performed, using manual and computer-based systems.
• Communicates with charge or supervisory personnel regarding unusual problems.
• Follows all safety (including infection control and hazardous material) policies and procedures. Notifies lab Section Head of unsafe conditions.
• Successfully participates in annual Health and Safety Training and Compliance activities.
• Complies with all laboratory quality, health and safety policies, regulations, and requirements and with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Performs other similar and related laboratory duties in assigned area as required or directed for which there are documented competencies.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.