Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Obtains blood specimens from patients according to established procedures while maintaining a professional, customer-sensitive atmosphere. Responsible for accurate pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens, including verifying specimen requirements, registering and labeling tubes, centrifuging and aliquoting specimens, and sorting, storing, and delivering specimens to the appropriate laboratory section. The role also performs clerical and preprocessing duties, facilitates laboratory workflow, and assists client services and technical associates in resolving specimen quality and integrity concerns. The position involves handling biohazardous and infectious materials while following safety precautions and communicating with hospital and laboratory staff and external clients to exchange information and resolve problems. This patient-care role is onsite at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 20 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Internship or equivalent experience: 0–1 year required.
Adhere to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area worked.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Technician (PT) credential, PBT(ASCP), from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification.
3–5 years of experience in a hospital laboratory.

Responsibilities

Follow hospital and departmental precautions and procedures, including hand hygiene, use of two patient identifiers, effective handoffs, and appropriate personal protective equipment.
Obtain blood specimens from patients according to established procedures while maintaining a professional, customer-sensitive atmosphere.
Demonstrate workflow and procedure knowledge to management, coworkers, new employees, inspectors, and visitors.
Verify that specimen and labeling requirements are met for test orders.
Register specimens and label tubes accurately as appropriate.
Centrifuge and aliquot specimens according to department policy.
Sort, store, and deliver laboratory specimens according to department and specimen requirements.
Work with medical technologists and client services to resolve specimen problems.
Answer telephones and provide assistance as needed.
Attend and participate in classes, meetings, committees, and continuing education as appropriate to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
Handle biohazardous and infectious materials while following appropriate safety precautions.