Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomist - Cambridge

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated laboratory assistant to perform routine laboratory work, including phlebotomy and patient registration. The role requires a High School Diploma, training in phlebotomy, and basic computer skills. This is a full-time evening position with rotating weekends and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Previous knowledge in science courses preferred.
• Basic computer skills; Meditech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory work under supervision.
• Conduct phlebotomy on adults and children.
• Perform quality control and technical work.

Skills

Phlebotomy training and experience

Basic computer skills

Fluency in the English language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Previous science course education

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: Mon - Fri 15:00 - 23:30 w/ rotating wknd, hol and on-call

Category: Allied Health

Department: Hematology

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Evening

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a nationally recognized, award-winning health system serving communities in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north region. We are committed to delivering exceptional care while advancing health equity and innovation. Our laboratories are vital to that mission, providing high-quality diagnostic services that support patient care across our network of hospitals and health centers.

Job Purpose

Performs routine laboratory work, with supervision, for which there are well established procedures and minimal steps. This work contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory. Works mainly at the CHA Cambridge Hospital laboratory, but may need to perform some duties at the CHA Somerville Hospital Laboratory as needed.

Duties and responsibilities include

• performing phlebotomy on adults and children
• performing quality control and assigned technical work under direct supervision
• registration of patients
• performing such activities as specimen processing, labeling and preparation of specimens as required; creating site batches
• performing assigned technical work under the direct supervision of a manager. Assigned duties may include but not limited to: centrifugation of specimens, preparation and staining of slides, performing point-of-care waived testing, labeling of tubes/slides for testing, storage and retrieval of specimens, processing/planting specimens for Microbiology
• filing and photocopying of documents
• performing computer functions
• answering telephone calls for the department
• transporting supplies from the lab storeroom to keep work area adequately stocked
• on-call responsibilities
• preparing specimens for send-out

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• Previous science course education
• Fluency in the English language
• Basic computer skills; Meditech experience preferred
• Phlebotomy training and experience

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.