Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

Southcoast Health System • Fall River, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist for its Outreach Lab in Fall River, Massachusetts. Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Laboratory Site or designee, this role obtains, labels, processes, and delivers specimens; records specimen and patient information; generates and distributes reports; performs phlebotomy across a range of care settings; and maintains equipment and instrumentation. The position is scheduled for 24 flex 32 hours, with day shifts rotating between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and work every fourth Saturday. Pay is based on experience, with a stated range of $22.16 to $29.11 per hour. A $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible.

Southcoast Health describes itself as a not-for-profit charitable health system with hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The organization highlights inclusive workplaces, community-focused care, competitive pay, benefits, earned time off, employee wellbeing, retirement matching, tuition assistance, and professional growth opportunities. Some offerings are 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 qualify for an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct specimens and volumes according to current procedures.
• Ensure specimens are appropriately and accurately labeled.
• Process and deliver specimens to the correct laboratory departments.
• Enter specimen and patient information in the 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 whose employment ended 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed