Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist
About The Position
Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Laboratory Site or designee, the Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist obtains specimens and required volumes according to current procedures, ensures specimens are accurately labeled, and processes and delivers them to the correct laboratory departments. The role enters specimen and patient information in the laboratory information system (LIS) or department logs, generates and distributes accurate reports in a timely manner, performs phlebotomy for inpatients and outreach clients—including home draws, nursing homes, and outreach locations—and maintains equipment and instrumentation. This position is based at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It is scheduled for 24 hours on the evening shift, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with an every-other-weekend and observed-holiday rotation.
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 from the date of hire.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain 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 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; 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
