Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Obtains patient blood specimens according to established procedures while maintaining a professional, customer-sensitive atmosphere. Handles the front-end processing of specimens and facilitates laboratory workflow by performing clerical and preprocessing duties, communicating with hospital and laboratory staff and external clients, and ensuring accurate pre-analytical processing and delivery to the appropriate laboratory section. Handles biohazardous and infectious materials while following required safety precautions and helps client services and technical associates resolve specimen quality and integrity concerns. The position requires patient care. The employee follows hospital and departmental safety procedures, demonstrates hand hygiene and use of two patient identifiers, communicates effective handoffs, and uses appropriate personal protective equipment. The employee demonstrates workflow and procedure knowledge to colleagues and others, receives direction from the management team, and participates in relevant classes, meetings, committees, and continuing education. This is a regular, onsite position at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, scheduled for 20 hours per week on the day shift. The listed pay range is $22.44–$33.34 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Internship or equivalent experience of 0–1 year required.
Adhere to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area in which the employee works.
Ability to handle biohazardous and infectious materials while following proper safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Obtain blood specimens from patients according to established procedures while maintaining a professional, customer-sensitive atmosphere.
Follow hospital and departmental safety precautions, including hand hygiene, use of two patient identifiers, effective handoffs, and appropriate personal protective equipment.
Verify specimen and labeling requirements 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 and quality or integrity concerns.
Answer telephones and provide assistance as needed.
Demonstrate workflow and procedure knowledge to management, coworkers, new employees, inspectors, and visitors.
Participate in classes, meetings, committees, and other continuing education as appropriate.
Use verbal and written communications with hospital and laboratory staff and external clients to exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, process specimen information, and resolve problems.