Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist-Outreach

Southcoast Health System • Fairhaven, MA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist-Outreach for its Outreach Lab in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The role is responsible for the daily operation of an assigned Patient Service Center, providing exceptional patient service while collecting and processing specimens accurately. It may function independently and calls for advanced phlebotomy skills, critical thinking, and knowledge of laboratory procedures, specimen-handling requirements, and outpatient registration processes. The PSC Phlebotomist serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and laboratory services while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The position is 40 hours per week on a day shift, with rotating hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The schedule includes every fourth Saturday and holiday rotation. Pay is determined by experience, with a stated range of $22.16 to $29.11 per hour. A $2,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; eligible rehires are those whose termination was more than one year ago.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
• Obtain one-time phlebotomy certification within two years of hire.
• Be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement of exemption for medical or personal reasons.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of an assigned Patient Service Center.
• Provide exceptional patient service.
• Collect and process specimens accurately.
• Apply phlebotomy skills and knowledge of laboratory procedures, specimen-handling requirements, and outpatient registration processes.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and laboratory services.
• Maintain quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• $2,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires terminated more than one year ago are also eligible.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403B retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED