Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

Southcoast Health System • Fairhaven, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist for its Outreach Lab in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Laboratory Site, or designee, the role obtains and processes specimens and performs phlebotomy across inpatient, outreach, home-draw, nursing-home, and other outreach settings. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on a day shift, with rotating hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and work every fourth weekend. The offered pay range is $22.16–$29.11 per hour, based on experience. A $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is available; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible. Benefits available to regular-status employees scheduled for at least 24 hours include a comprehensive benefits package, earned time off, an employee wellbeing program, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, federal loan forgiveness programs, professional growth opportunities, and customized leadership training.

Requirements

• Equivalent to successful completion of a college-based, nationally accredited phlebotomy program or a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent is required within two years of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for a medical or personal exemption 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 all 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; eligible rehires must have been terminated for more than one year.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403(b) 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