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 role obtains and processes specimens for laboratory testing, including nasal swabs, and verifies specimen accuracy. It applies principles of anatomy and physiology, specimen collection, and specimen processing and handling. The phlebotomist selects equipment, methods, quality control, and blood collection sites according to established procedures; prepares equipment and patients; evaluates patient situations and specimen appropriateness; and takes corrective action when needed. The position consistently follows universal precautions, responds to calls, and arrives at the area requesting bloodwork within 10 minutes. The phlebotomist contributes to quality services as part of a team, offers solutions to issues, produces quality results, continually works to improve quality, and takes responsibility for work performed. The role also participates in ongoing development, staff meetings, in-services, orientation, and mentoring, while interacting courteously and compassionately with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other customers. This is a per-diem position at the Foxboro location. The listed location is Morton Hospital, 88 Washington Street, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780. Work shift is variable; driving is not required. The position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Pay range: $20.01–$29.21.

Requirements

Prior experience as a phlebotomist or in a related healthcare role is preferred.
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and their families, nursing staff, and physicians with kindness and empathy.
Ability to perform analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision and recognize when to seek assistance or consultation.
Understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues.
Awareness of hospital programs and services and where they are located.
Ability to respond to requests in a timely manner, handle interruptions skillfully, and maintain a 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 for laboratory testing, including nasal swabs, according to department and section policies and procedures.
Verify specimen accuracy before testing.
Apply principles of anatomy and physiology and of specimen collection, processing, and handling.
Select blood collection equipment, methods, quality control, and collection site according to established procedures.
Prepare equipment and patients according to established procedures.
Evaluate patient situations and specimen appropriateness for possible sources of error or inconsistencies, and take corrective action according to predetermined criteria.
Consistently practice universal precautions.
Achieve successful results in 95% of venipunctures.
Respond appropriately to calls and arrive at the area requesting bloodwork within 10 minutes.
Contribute to team efforts to ensure quality services, offer solutions to issues, produce quality results, and continually improve work quality.
Accept responsibility for work performed and take corrective action as needed.
Develop work skills using available resources, including in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups, and on-the-job training.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-services, or review required documentation.
Assist with orientation and participate in 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.
Interact cooperatively and courteously with customers, patients, families, nursing staff, and physicians; respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
Handle interruptions skillfully, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, and strive to prevent or resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction.