Phlebotomist I

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that relies on a diverse range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They strive to provide exceptional care and believe in high-performing teams. The Phlebotomist I position, under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Clinical Support Services, involves collecting specimens like blood and urine, and performing nasal swabs when necessary. The role requires explaining safety protocols and procedures to patients, maintaining a customer-focused approach, and performing certain clerical functions. The organization is committed to serving the community, enhancing patient care, teaching, and research, and continuously improving quality.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Is customer-focused and puts the needs of patients first
• Maintains patient privacy and follows all HIPAA guidelines
• Satisfy annual required continuing education for phlebotomists and mandatory life safety, HIPAA, and other required training
• Work in collaboration with and practice good teamwork and communication skills with co-workers

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Phlebotomy experience is preferred
• Inpatient Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Graduate of a training Program that includes phlebotomy skills, with demonstrated and acceptable competency in phlebotomy preferred

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens for laboratory analysis, including blood and urine, and perform a nasal swab if needed
• Explain safety protocols and procedures to patients
• Provide certain clerical functions
• Collect blood using good judgment, reasonable and prudent care, and according to policies and procedures
• Check two patient identifiers and ensure a complete match between requisitions, labels, and patient identification card
• Use hand hygiene procedures according to unit guidelines
• Select appropriate specimen collection equipment
• Select an appropriate site for blood collection
• Tie tourniquet and prepare site for venipuncture
• Collect specimens according to the order of draw
• Ensure adequate mixing of the specimen in the tube by inversion or a mechanical device
• Label in the presence of the patient
• Package and transport specimens
• Monitor the patient and ensure bleeding has stopped, and the patient is stable
• Review prior to collection a standard checklist which includes checking for potential adverse reactions such as a history of fainting, and latex allergy
• Is customer-focused and puts the needs of patients first
• Maintains patient privacy and follows all HIPAA guidelines
• With training, or if qualified by competency review, provide EKG, clerical, and specimen transport functions
• With training, or if qualified by competency review, provide pediatric and ancillary services to phlebotomy operations serviced by Laboratory Support Services
• Provide reception and associated clerical functions at the Specimen Collection center front desk, including Fax receipt and send, filing of orders, answering telephones, and placing requisitions in the queue according to policies and procedures
• Maintain adequate supply inventory and complete monthly inventory checks as assigned
• Satisfy annual required continuing education for phlebotomists and mandatory life safety, HIPAA, and other required training
• Work in collaboration with and practice good teamwork and communication skills with co-workers

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
• Reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED