Per Diem Phlebotomist-1

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

1d • $19 - $26

About The Position

Performs phlebotomy functions and non–technical duties.

Requirements

• Equivalent of four (4) years of high school education preferred.
• One (1) year of full time experience preferred.
• Requires min of 2 days per calendar month and 2 holiday per calendar year. One summer and one winter

Nice To Haves

• Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedure of South Shore Hospital.
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
• Determines priority of STAT draws. Insures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing.
• Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load statistics.
• Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flow.
• Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at SSH&EC in the performance of phlebotomy duties.
• Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.
• Readily accepts changes in assignment. Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed. May be required to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires.
• Will act as a receptionist, greet patients and answer phones in the outpatient lab when required.
• Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.
• Records daily temperature of refrigerator.
• Technology – Is receptive to technological solutions to work processes and practices.
• Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment as stated in the Safety Management Program Manual, Infection Control Manual and Phlebotomy Policies & Procedure Manual. The employee is knowledgeable of who the Hospital Safety Officer is.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED