Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

Southcoast Health System • Fall River, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is hiring a Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Laboratory Site or designee, the position collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens; enters specimen and patient information; generates and distributes reports; performs phlebotomy across inpatient and outreach settings; and maintains equipment and instrumentation. The position has a rotating day/evening schedule between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with holiday rotation and every fourth Saturday. The stated schedule is 32 flex 40 hours. Pay is based on experience, within a range of $22.16 to $29.11 per hour. A $2,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; eligible rehires must have been terminated for more than one year.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a college-based, nationally accredited phlebotomy program or a Medical Laboratory Assistant program, or equivalent.
• Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC or equivalent) is required within two years from the date of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement electing exemption for medical or personal reasons upon hire.

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

• 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
• $2,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; qualifying rehires terminated more than one year are also eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed