Phlebotomist- 5a-9a

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

South Shore Health is looking to grow their talented and dedicated Phlebotomy team and would love to have you join us! There are so many amazing reasons to work for South Shore Health, but here are just a few: -Competitive Benefit Program -Career Advancement Opportunities -Training Programs and more In this position you will perform phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to the established procedures at South Shore Hospital. This position is fast paced and focused on inpatient phlebotomy. Compensation Pay Range: $19.44 - $26.17

Requirements

Equivalent of four (4) years of high school education preferred.
One (1) year of full time experience preferred.
Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred.
5a-9a including every other weekend and holiday

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedure of South Shore Hospital.
Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
Determines priority of STAT draws. Insures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing.
Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load statistics.
Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flow.
Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at SSH&EC in the performance of phlebotomy duties.
Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.
Readily accepts changes in assignment. Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed. May be required to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires.
Will act as a receptionist, greet patients and answer phones in the outpatient lab when required.
Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.
Records daily temperature of refrigerator.
Technology – Is receptive to technological solutions to work processes and practices.
Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment as stated in the Safety Management Program Manual, Infection Control Manual and Phlebotomy Policies & Procedure Manual. The employee is knowledgeable of who the Hospital Safety Officer is.