Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Obtains blood specimens from patients according to established procedures while maintaining a professional, customer-sensitive atmosphere. Handles the front-end processing of specimens and supports laboratory workflow through clerical and preprocessing duties, communication with hospital and laboratory staff and external clients, and accurate delivery of specimens to the appropriate laboratory section. Performs pre-analytical specimen preparation, handles biohazardous and infectious material using proper safety precautions, and assists client services and technical associates in resolving specimen quality and integrity concerns. This position requires patient care and is onsite at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. The schedule is 5:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, for 20 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Internship or equivalent experience of 0–1 year required.
Adherence to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area in which they work.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Technician (PT), PBT(ASCP), credential from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
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 knowledge of workflows and procedures 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 and correctly.
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 and quality or integrity concerns.
Answer telephones and provide assistance as needed.
Attend and participate in classes, meetings, committees, and other continuing education to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Communicate verbally and in writing with hospital and laboratory staff and external clients to resolve problems, exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, and process information concerning patient specimens.