Phlebotomist (16 Hours/wk, 12p-8:30p Sat-Sun)

Boston Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
Part-time
Boston, MA
1,001-5,000 employees
Hospitals
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Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Support Services (LSS) Supervisor, provides guidance and ancillary service for clinical activities by performance of specimen procurement, related specialized procedures, specimen processing and reference lab processing according to LSS policy and procedures based on standards set the National Certifying Agency for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS).

  • Provides direction in the assigned workstation by assisting the staff in the daily operation of the workstation.
  • Performs all the essential duties and responsibilities of a Laboratory Support Phlebotomist.
  • Performs all the essential duties and responsibilities of a Laboratory Support Technician.
  • Reviews reference lab test results for accuracy, completeness, appropriate coded comments or free text as defined by standard operating procedure.
  • Releases reviewed reference lab test results from the hold file, as assigned.
  • Provides a lead role in creating a team approach to ensure that the workstation adheres to the stated turnaround time for processing of stat and routine specimens.
  • Acts as a technical resource for staff in assigned workstation.
  • Ensures scheduled equipment maintenance is performed.
  • Recognizes and resolves technical and non-technical problems in the laboratory.
  • Obtains help in problem resolution as appropriate.
  • Records information on the problem log and reports all problems to supervisory staff.
  • Trains new employees in assigned workstation.
  • Records late and sick calls for staff in the absence of the supervisor.
  • Ensures quality patient services in assigned workstation.
  • Informs other laboratory sections of labeling problems, patient identification or medical record number problem.
  • Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) activities according to Laboratory QI Policies.
  • Maintains initial and annual competency documentation as outlined in LSS policy and procedures.
  • Attends departmental continuing education classes during the year.
  • Attends all scheduled staff meetings or, if unable, accepts responsibility for reading meeting minutes on work time.
  • Supports technical training of departmental staff members, encompassing new employees, new procedures and cross training.
  • Furthers the mission and philosophy of the hospital; treats all hospital staff, patients and visitors with courtesy and respect.
  • Communicates all important information regarding the laboratory to fellow staff members.
  • Answers the telephone according to departmental policy in order to respond to result inquiries and requests.
  • Works cooperatively with other laboratory staff members and takes initiative to determine where assistance is needed and renders assistance.
  • Reports all incidents, safety hazards or accidents to appropriate personnel.
  • Respects patient and employee confidentiality.
  • Keeps equipment and work area neat, orderly and well stocked; puts supplies away when received.
  • Performs assignments with a minimum of direction and is available to help others.
  • Plans and prioritizes tasks and adjusts to variable workloads.
  • Assesses the inventory on a weekly basis in assigned work area and notifies Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor of supply needs.
  • Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.
  • Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
  • Performs other duties as needed.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Completion of a NAACLS accredited phlebotomy program.
  • One year of Phlebotomy, and/or specimen processing experience required.
  • Phlebotomy Certification (ASCP) preferred.
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