Outreach Phlebotomist, 25 hours, Southbridge

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

10d•$17 - $31

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. This position is responsible for the daily drawing of blood from patients. Maintains open communication between the laboratory departments, the nursing units and laboratory management. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages. Staff will be required to rotate on all shifts when necessary and cover other sites if needed. Will perform any additional duties that laboratory management deems necessary. After initial training and competency assessment no supervision is required for processing specimens or with the collection of specimens.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Graduate of either a certificate program in phlebotomy or medical assisting, or practical work experience at a hospital which trains in phlebotomy techniques required.

Nice To Haves

Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the daily drawing of blood from patients.
Maintains open communication between the laboratory departments, the nursing units and laboratory management.
Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.
Staff will be required to rotate on all shifts when necessary and cover other sites if needed.
Will perform any additional duties that laboratory management deems necessary.
After initial training and competency assessment no supervision is required for processing specimens or with the collection of specimens.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.