Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

Southcoast Health System•Fall River, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. This position is located at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. A career at Southcoast Health offers a culture of well-being, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, generous Earned Time Off, Employee Wellbeing Program, 403B Retirement Plan with company match, and tuition assistance/Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.

Requirements

Equivalent to successful completion of a college-based, nationally accredited, phlebotomy program or a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC or equivalent) is required within two years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

Obtain correct specimens and volumes according to current procedures.
Ensure that all specimens are appropriately and accurately labeled.
Process and deliver specimens to correct laboratory departments.
Enter all specimen and patient information in LIS or department logs.
Generate accurate reports in a timely fashion and distribute appropriately.
Perform phlebotomy on inpatient, outreach clients, home draws, nursing homes, and outreach locations.
Maintain equipment and instrumentation.