MH Phlebotomist

Brown Medicine•Taunton, MA

4d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Performs, under minimal supervision, routine and specialized testing on patient specimens to obtain information used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in their everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. The position obtains and processes specimens, including nasal swabs, for laboratory testing according to department and section policies and procedures, and verifies specimen accuracy before testing. It applies basic and specialized procedures for anatomy and physiology, specimen collection, processing, and handling. The phlebotomist selects appropriate equipment, methods, quality control, and blood collection sites; prepares equipment and patients; and evaluates patients and specimens for possible errors or inconsistencies, taking corrective action according to established criteria. The role consistently practices universal precautions, achieves successful venipunctures 95% of the time, and responds to calls by arriving at the requesting area within 10 minutes. As part of a team effort to ensure quality services, the phlebotomist offers creative solutions, produces quality results, continually seeks to improve work, and accepts responsibility for work performed, taking corrective action as needed. The role also involves ongoing skills development, participation in staff meetings and in-services, assisting with orientation and mentoring, and providing courteous, compassionate, and timely service to patients, families, and hospital staff.

Requirements

Prior experience working as a phlebotomist or in a related healthcare role is preferred.
Interpersonal skills to interact kindly and empathetically with patients and their families, nursing staff, and physicians.
Ability to perform analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision and recognize when to seek assistance or consultation.
Understanding of relevant hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues.
Cooperative, courteous, respectful, compassionate, patient, and timely approach to customer interactions; ability to handle interruptions skillfully and prevent or resolve customer concerns.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent related experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working as a phlebotomist or in a related healthcare role.
Completion of a phlebotomy course with diploma.

Responsibilities

Obtain and process specimens, including nasal swabs, for laboratory testing according to department and section policies and procedures; verify specimen accuracy before testing.
Apply basic and specialized procedures related to anatomy and physiology, specimen collection, specimen processing, and specimen handling.
Select equipment, methods, appropriate quality control, and blood collection sites according to established procedures.
Prepare equipment and patients according to established procedures.
Evaluate patient situations and specimen appropriateness for possible source errors or inconsistencies, and take corrective action according to predetermined criteria.
Consistently practice universal precautions.
Achieve successful venipunctures in 95% of attempts.
Respond appropriately to calls and arrive at the area requesting bloodwork within 10 minutes.
Contribute to team efforts to ensure quality services; offer creative solutions, produce quality results, and continually improve work quality.
Accept responsibility for work performed and take appropriate corrective action as needed.
Develop work skills using available resources, attend and participate in staff meetings and in-services or review required documentation, and assist with orientation and mentoring.
Perform analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision, and seek assistance or consultation when appropriate.
Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
Provide courteous, respectful, compassionate, patient, and timely service; handle interruptions skillfully and work to prevent or resolve customer concerns.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.