Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

Southcoast Health System • New Bedford, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is hiring a Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist for St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The role is 24 hours per week on the evening shift, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with an every-other-weekend and observed-holiday rotation. Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Laboratory Site, or designee, the employee obtains and processes specimens, performs phlebotomy, enters patient and specimen information, generates reports, and maintains equipment and instrumentation. A $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; eligible rehires must have been terminated for more than one year.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit charitable health system serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It describes its workplaces as inclusive and ethical, and emphasizes care for patients and local communities. The position offers access to benefits and programs available to regular-status employees scheduled to work at least 24 hours.

Requirements

• Equivalent to successful completion of a college-based, nationally accredited phlebotomy program or a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Obtain certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent within two years from the date of hire.
• Be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or, once hired, qualify for and sign a statement electing an exemption for medical or personal reasons.

Responsibilities

• Obtain the correct specimens and volumes according to current procedures.
• Ensure all specimens are appropriately and accurately labeled.
• Process and deliver specimens to the correct laboratory departments.
• Enter specimen and patient information in the laboratory information system (LIS) or department logs.
• Generate accurate reports in a timely manner and distribute them appropriately.
• Perform phlebotomy for inpatients, outreach clients, home draws, nursing homes, and outreach locations.
• Maintain equipment and instrumentation.

Benefits

• $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires terminated for more than one year 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed