Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This part-time Phlebotomist II position offers the opportunity to work in a busy walk-in outpatient laboratory as part of a collaborative team. You will perform venipuncture and other specimen collections, ensure accurate processing and handling of samples, support patients with clear and courteous communication, and contribute to efficient workflow by troubleshooting issues and making process improvement recommendations. This is a float role that primarily supports a Chelmsford, MA location with occasional coverage at nearby sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and other blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles in a fast-paced outpatient lab environment.
• Collect, label, and store blood and other specimens (including urine and fecal samples) according to established procedures and protocols.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes accurately and verify that all information is complete and correct.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by specific test orders, following all laboratory guidelines.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the script or order to ensure 100% accuracy before processing.
• Package specimens securely for transport and follow all protocols to maintain specimen integrity during handling and shipping.
• Store specimens at the required temperature and place samples in the appropriate collection containers or tubes with accurate labeling.
• Update and maintain patient information and specimen records accurately in the system.
• Record maintenance data and assist with decontamination procedures to support a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians’ orders to ensure proper tests and collections are performed.
• Answer telephone calls, provide information, and read laboratory results as needed to respond to inquiries.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Attend annual department trainings and maintain current knowledge of procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Assist with troubleshooting collection or processing issues and make recommendations to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team in a walk-in outpatient lab, contributing to an even workload distribution rather than focusing on a fixed number of daily draws.
• Participate in 2–4 weeks of initial training and ongoing skill development as required.

Essential Skills

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of overall work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy, including blood draws and venipuncture.
• Experience with specimen collection, labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and packaging.
• Ability to accurately match laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and verify orders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for basic documentation and communication tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to 100% accuracy in specimen and order handling.
• Ability to understand and follow physicians’ orders and laboratory protocols.
• Clear, courteous, and professional communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA and DEP regulations and safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a walk-in outpatient laboratory environment.
• customer service, particularly in a healthcare or patient-facing setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support an even distribution of workload.
• Comfort working with patients of all ages in a variety of outpatient scenarios.
• Willingness to float between multiple locations as needed within the local area.
• Capacity to learn and adapt quickly during an initial 2–4 week training period.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Work Environment

This role is based primarily in a walk-in outpatient laboratory in Chelmsford, MA, with occasional assignments at nearby locations such as Dracut and Lowell as needed. The position is part-time and follows a Saturday schedule from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 1:00–1:30 p.m. You will work as part of a team-focused environment where patients are seen through a combination of walk-ins and scheduled appointments, and workload is balanced across staff rather than driven by a fixed number of daily draws. The setting includes standard outpatient lab equipment such as centrifuges and specimen storage units, and requires careful adherence to safety, regulatory, and specimen-handling protocols. New hires typically receive 2–4 weeks of training at the location where they will work, ensuring familiarity with procedures, systems, and workflow. Professional clinical attire appropriate for an outpatient laboratory is expected, and the environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and collaborative patient care.

This is a Contract position based out of Chelmsford, MA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chelmsford,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

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