Phlebotomist - Full Time -Second Shift

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

1d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Under the direction of the Laboratory Coordinator, Practice Manager, and/or site Medical Director, the Phlebotomist collects blood specimens using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques; instructs patients in the collection of urine and other body fluids or specimens; processes specimens correctly; and tracks receipt of results. After documented training is established, performs laboratory testing under the direction of a qualified instructor. Under general supervision of the Laboratory Operations Supervisor or Phlebotomy Coordinator, and in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures, performs clerical and receptionist duties to receive, direct, and process patient specimens in the laboratory. Performs age-appropriate phlebotomy procedures for patients in sub-acute and long-term care facilities and adult day care centers.

Requirements

At least 1–3 years of experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital laboratory setting.
Excellent customer service and phlebotomy skills.
Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.
High school graduate.
Successful completion of an approved phlebotomy program.
Valid Massachusetts or Rhode Island driving license.
Must have phlebotomy certification or be certification eligible; certification is required within one year of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively with all age levels served within the scope of the position and assigned areas.
Ability to perform the essential functions without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of oneself or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Excellent command of oral and written English.
Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
Good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal communication.
Experience using an electronic positive patient identification system.
Experience with pre-analytical specimen collection requirements.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques.
Instruct patients in collecting urine and other body fluids or specimens.
Process specimens correctly and track receipt of results.
Perform laboratory testing after documented training, under the direction of a qualified instructor.
Perform clerical and receptionist duties to receive, direct, and process patient specimens in the laboratory.
Perform age-appropriate phlebotomy procedures for patients in sub-acute and long-term care facilities and adult day care centers.